Sous Chef

Bahrain Surf Park; Zallaq; On-site; BHD 6,000 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Holiday allowance

Performance bonus

Beachfront work environment

Job summary

Bahrain Surf Park is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team and ensure top-quality food. You will plan, coordinate, and execute kitchen activities, uphold hygiene standards, and mentor staff for peak service periods.

You will drive menu execution, monitor costs, and collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional dining experiences near our Waves for All concept.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification, diploma, or certification in Professional Cookery or Culinary Arts.
• Fluent in English; Arabic an advantage.
• Experience in luxury hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Experience leading kitchen teams in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and supervising all kitchen activities.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented according to established recipes and standards.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Assist Head Chef with staff training and onboarding.
• Support kitchen scheduling and staff rostering.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff; delegate tasks; maintain workflow.
• Plan and allocate team workload; promote teamwork and a positive environment.
• Ensure all kitchen stations are prepared before service; monitor productivity during peak times.
• Assist in inventory management, food cost control, and stock rotation.
• Assist in menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal promotions.
• Maintain knowledge of health and safety procedures; ensure HACCP compliance.
• Support audits and safety inspections.
• Promote a safe environment for guests and team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Culinary expertise

Problem-solving

Time management

English & Arabic communication

Education

Diploma in Professional Cookery / Culinary Arts

Tools

Kitchen management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bilaj Aljazayer, Kingdom of Bahrain | Posted on 09/06/2026

YOU ARE PART OF WHAT WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

Our Vision at Bahrain Surf Park is to bring surfing to the nation, anddevelop passion for health, wellbeing and fun through Waves for All.We will attract visitors from all continents,growing Bahrain’s surf and beach culture, and act as a catalyst to establishBahrain not only as the Premier Surf Destination of the Middle East, but as aleading destination for fun - with Water, Waves and Surfing at our core.

We will create smiles, happiness, and wellbeingthrough safe fun activities for all backgrounds, abilities and generations, nowand into the future.

OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE

Leading from thefront, you will support the Head Chef in managing the day-to-day kitchenoperations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency,hygiene, and efficiency. You will lead and motivate the kitchen brigade,maintain operational excellence, and work collaboratively with otherdepartments to deliver exceptional dining experiences aligned with BahrainSurf Park's vision, mission, and values.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• · Assist in planning, organizing, andsupervising all kitchen activities
• · Ensurefood is prepared and presented according to established recipes and standards
• · Monitorfood quality, portion control, and presentation
• · Oversee kitchen operations in the absence ofthe Head Chef
• · Assist the Head Chef with staff training andonboarding
• · Support kitchen scheduling when required
• · Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff
• · Delegatetasks and ensure efficient workflow during service periods
• · Plan and allocate team workload effectively
• · Promoteteamwork, professionalism, and a positive working environment
• · Ensureall kitchen stations are prepared and operational before service
• · Monitorkitchen productivity and maintain service standards during peak periods
• · Assistin staff scheduling and performance management

Food Safety & Hygiene

• · Ensure compliance with food safety,sanitation, and hygiene regulations
• · Maintaina clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
• · Monitorproper food storage, handling, and stock rotation practices
• · EnsureHACCP procedures are implemented and maintained
• · Conduct daily hygiene and food safetychecks
• · Monitor food temperatures andcritical control points
• · Ensure all cleaning schedules are completedand documented

Inventory & Cost Control

• · Assist with inventory management, purchasing,and stock control
• · Monitorfood costs and minimize waste
• · Ensure proper use and maintenance of kitchenequipment
• · Supportcost-control initiatives while maintaining quality standards
• · Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiencyand cost savings
• · Monitor portion control to achieve food costtargets
• · Verify deliveries and ensure productquality meets specifications

Menu Execution & Development Support

• · Assist in menu planning, recipe development,and seasonal promotions
• · Contributecreative ideas to enhance the dining experience
• · Ensureconsistency across all menu offerings
• · Develop and standardize recipes
• · Recognize success and maintain high standards
• · Assistin food tastings and menu presentations

Health, Safety & Compliance

• · Maintain strong knowledge of health and safety procedures
• · Ensure compliance with operational and safety standards
• · Support audits and inspections
• · Promote a safe environment for guests and team members

Relevant culinaryqualification, diploma, or certification in Professional Cookery, CulinaryArts, Hospitality, or a related field (preferred but not essential)

Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage (other languages preferred but notessential)

Experience

• Proven experience asa Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or Senior Chef de Partie in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant
• Experience managingteams in a fast-paced environment

Professional Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership andteam development skills
• Strong culinary,leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisationaland time-management skills
• Strong understandingof food costing, inventory control, and kitchen operations
• Excellentcommunication skills (Both English and Arabic speaking required)
• Strong attention todetail
• Ability to remaincalm and effective under pressure
• Proficiency inkitchen management systems and Microsoft Office

Personal Qualities

• Positive, proactive and hands-on approach
• Inclusive and people-focused mindset
• Resilient, adaptable and solution-oriented
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Passion for culinary excellence, innovation, andcontinuous improvement

Benefits and Perks

• Attractiveremunerationpackagewith opportunity to grow
• An amazing unique workenvironment a few meters from the beach
• Work alongside adynamic,qualifiedand multicultural team
• Opportunity to use facilitiesand surf regularly instate-of-the-artWave GardenWavepool
• Share the stoke & healthbenefits of surfing withan island nation new to the sport
• Join a new exciting growingindustry
• Medical insurance, holiday allowance (as perBahraini Law)
• Performance bonus

HOW YOU DO IT:

Our Team Culture depends on all our team pulling together, andcompetencies and behaviours matter.Through our performance appraisal process, the Senior Management Team atBahrain Surf Park is committed to supporting you to behave and performaccording to our values.

Waves for All:

We are inclusive in everything wedo.We nurture everyone from thecomplete novice to expert surfer and all in between. We do this with equalrespect for everyone, and without judgement.We champion diversity.We haveintegrity and are genuine.We do what wesay we will do and do it in a way that aligns with our values – every minute ofevery day.We deliver ‘Waves for all’through positive interactions with our guests and strive to get it right first time.

Bringing the Aloha Spirit to Bahrain:

We love and respect Hawaii - the birthplace of surfing- and we embrace their Aloha Spirit in everything we do. Our positivework environment and culture embodies at its core a unique, nurturing andcompassionate essence which promotes kindness, understanding & harmonyamong people, regardless of their background or beliefs.

Vitality:

We support each other because everyone matters.People are our business, define who we areand what we are. We care.We workcollaboratively as one team, sharing ideas, knowledge and insight to achieveour common purpose. We have the knowledge, skills, enthusiasm and passion tomake a difference to everyone around us.We do things ‘The BSP Way’.Werecruit with Attitude in Mind. Our people-centric culture drives everythingwedo, and underpins the way our guests feel about us, resulting in our ultimatebusiness success.

We Strive for Excellence:

We do everything to the best of our ability and neveraccept second best.Our first priority is SAFETY.We are resourceful and create the bestpossible experience for our guests and our BSP team.We look for new ways of doing things, embracechange and overcome difficulties through Teamwork and open and honestcommunication.

Creating Smiles:

Everything we do and how we do it is about creatingsafe and memorable experiences for our guests. We are a SMILE FACTORY! J Our passion is to ensure everyone who visitsBahrain Surf Park has THE BEST experience and shares the joy with their friendsand family, and wants to return again and again… and again..