Executive Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Ops & Menu Innovation

Millennium Hotel and Convention Centre Kuwait; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Hotel and Convention Centre Kuwait seeks an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading kitchen operations, uphold culinary excellence, and ensure superior food quality and presentation across all outlets.

You will supervise the kitchen brigade, assist in menu development, manage costs, oversee inventory and hygiene, train staff, and adapt recipes to dietary and cultural preferences while maintaining strict safety, environmental, and service standards during peak

Qualifications

• Supervise the kitchen team and maintain high standards of food safety and presentation.
• Contribute to menu development and culinary innovation.
• Uphold food cost control, budgeting, and inventory management.
• Train and develop staff while ensuring compliance with policies and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in leading and managing the culinary team.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef in menu planning and development.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Assist in managing kitchen budgets, food costs, and inventory control.
• Maintain culinary policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Promote a culture of excellence in culinary techniques and craftsmanship.
• Train and develop the kitchen team, fostering continuous improvement.
• Participate in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.
• Support the Executive Chef in kitchen operations during service hours.
• Assist in adapting recipes to meet dietary and cultural preferences.
• Stay updated on culinary trends, techniques, and emerging ingredients.
• Contribute to special culinary events, promotions, and guest interactions.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet banquet and event culinary needs.
• Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly manner to safeguard health and safety.
• Adhere to the company’s environmental, health, and safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Budgeting

Inventory control

Training

Job description

Millennium Hotel and Convention Centre Kuwait seeks an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading kitchen operations, uphold culinary excellence, and ensure superior food quality and presentation across all outlets.

You will supervise the kitchen brigade, assist in menu development, manage costs, oversee inventory and hygiene, train staff, and adapt recipes to dietary and cultural preferences while maintaining strict safety, environmental, and service standards during peak