Executive Sous Chef (Male)

Career Land Center; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations in a luxury dining environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in 4 or 5-star hotels with Forbes-standard experience. This role demands hands-on leadership, operational skills, and a passion for culinary innovation. If you excel in maintaining exceptional food quality and managing kitchen teams, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in 4 or 5-star hotels, preferably in luxury segment.
• Strong cuisine experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff to maintain performance excellence.
• Assist in menu development, recipe creation, and culinary innovation.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Control food costs, inventory, and supplier coordination.
• Oversee kitchen scheduling, discipline, and workflow efficiency.
• Uphold luxury hospitality and Forbes-level service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary innovation

Operational skills

Experience in luxury or 4-5 star hotels

International or specialty cuisine

Job description

WE ARE HIRING – Executive Sous Chef (Male)

High Priority Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Executive Sous Chef with a strong background in luxury or 4–5-star hotels. Candidates with Forbes-standard experience and Arab nationality are highly preferred. Proven expertise in international or specialty cuisine will be considered a strong advantage.

Job Description:

The Executive Sous Chef will play a key leadership role in overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining exceptional food quality, and driving culinary innovation. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong operational skills, and a passion for delivering world-class dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations
• Ensure high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation
• Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff to maintain performance excellence
• Assist in menu development, recipe creation, and culinary innovation
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
• Control food costs, inventory, and supplier coordination
• Oversee kitchen scheduling, discipline, and workflow efficiency
• Uphold luxury hospitality and Forbes-level service standards

Preferred Profile:

• Male candidate
• Experience in 4 or 5-star hotels (luxury segment preferred)
• Forbes background is a strong plus (high priority)
• Arab nationality preferred
• Strong cuisine experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality
• Proven leadership and team management skills