Senior Cook / Kitchen In-Charge

2coms; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

2coms in Kuwait City is seeking a Senior Cook to lead daily kitchen operations, supervise and train staff, and ensure timely, high-quality food preparation. You will uphold safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards across the kitchen.

This role requires strong leadership, organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Hospitality experience and a related degree are valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior/Head Cook, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen management.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• A degree or diploma in Hospitality Management or a related discipline will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure timely preparation of quality food.
• Supervise, train, and manage kitchen staff to maintain smooth workflow.
• Monitor inventory, manage stock levels, and coordinate food supply orders.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and consistency as per established recipes.
• Minimize food wastage and maintain cost-effective kitchen operations.
• Coordinate with management regarding menu planning and kitchen requirements.
• Ensure the kitchen remains clean, organized, and well-maintained.

Skills

Senior Cook experience

Kitchen management

Staff supervision

Food safety

Leadership

Time management

Under pressure

Menu planning collaboration

Education

Hospitality management degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure timely preparation of quality food.
  

• Supervise, train, and manage kitchen staff to maintain smooth workflow.
  

• Monitor inventory, manage stock levels, and coordinate food supply orders.
  

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
  

• Maintain food quality, presentation, and consistency as per established recipes.
  

• Minimize food wastage and maintain cost-effective kitchen operations.
  

• Coordinate with management regarding menu planning and kitchen requirements.
  

• Ensure the kitchen remains clean, organized, and well - maintained.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Cook, Head Cook, or Kitchen In-Charge, preferably in the hospitality industry.

• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen management.
  

• Experience in supervising and managing kitchen staff.
  

• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
  

• Strong leadership, organisational, and time-management skills.
  

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  

• A degree or diploma in Hospitality Management or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
  

Desired Candidate Profile

Proven experience as a Senior Cook, Head Cook, or Kitchen In-Charge, preferably in the hospitality industry.

Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen management.

Experience in supervising and managing kitchen staff.

Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.

Strong leadership, organisational, and time-management skills.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

A degree or diploma in Hospitality Management or a related discipline will be an added advantage.