Executive Sous Chef

career-land-center-2; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 780 - 1,300; Full time

Job summary

career-land-center-2 is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead and support culinary operations in a luxury setting. You will drive menu development, recipe creation, and concept design while ensuring top-tier quality, creativity, and kitchen performance.

You will oversee food quality, consistency, and presentation, contribute to special events and promotions, and help manage costs, inventory, and supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12-14 years of experience in the culinary field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Catering Science or Culinary Arts.
• Strong leadership, creativity, and operational management skills.
• Experience in reputable restaurants or luxury hotels preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support kitchen operations and culinary teams.
• Develop innovative menus, recipes, and food concepts.
• Oversee food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Contribute to special events, promotions, and new concepts.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and operational standards.
• Assist in cost control, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
• Ensure efficient workflow and high team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Operational management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Catering Science or Culinary Arts

Job description

WE ARE HIRING - Executive Sous Chef

Nationality: Any nationality except Asia

Role Overview:

The Executive Sous Chef is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for supporting culinary operations and driving innovation in food concepts. This role plays a key part in menu development, recipe creation, concept design, and special events, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, creativity, and kitchen performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support kitchen operations and culinary teams

• Develop innovative menus, recipes, and food concepts

• Oversee food quality, consistency, and presentation

• Contribute to special events, promotions, and new concepts

• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and operational standards

• Assist in cost control, inventory management, and supplier coordination

• Ensure efficient workflow and high team performance

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 12-14 years of experience in the culinary field

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Catering Science or Culinary Arts

• Strong leadership, creativity, and operational management skills

• Experience in reputable restaurants or luxury hotels preferred

Salary:

• Up to 1,300 KWD (all-inclusive)