Sous Chef

Hilton; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 7,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Kuwait City is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and inspire the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will manage station leadership, coaching, and daily production to ensure superb quality and speed in service.

You will oversee production, seasonal menus, and cross‑department collaboration while upholding health and safety standards. This role offers a path to grow within a global hospitality leader and contribute to memorable stays for our

Qualifications

• Lead culinary team operations with hands-on coaching, focusing on Outlets or Banquets.
• Oversee production and service, create and monitor production lists, complete line checks.
• Develop seasonal menus, promotional features and daily specials.
• Foster cross-department collaboration between Front of House and Back of House.
• Provide administrative support with inventory, ordering and scheduling.
• Uphold health, safety, sanitation and alcohol regulations for guest and team wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team operations with hands-on coaching, focusing on Outlets or Banquets.
• Oversee production and service, create and monitor production lists, complete line checks.
• Develop seasonal menus, promotional features and daily specials.
• Foster cross-department collaboration between Front of House and Back of House.
• Provide administrative support with inventory, ordering and scheduling.
• Uphold health, safety, sanitation and alcohol regulations for guest and team wellbeing.

Job description

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Sous Chef, you’re not just leading daily kitchen operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Lead culinary team operations: Provide hands-on leadership and in-the-moment coaching to kitchen staff, with either a focus on Outlets or Banquets
• Oversee production and service: Manage daily kitchen operations, including creating and monitoring production lists, completing line checks, and expediting service periods
• Enhance menu offerings: Develop and implement seasonal menus, promotional features, and daily specials
• Promote cross-department collaboration: Foster strong, positive relationships between Front of House and Back of House teams to ensure seamless operations
• Provide administrative support: Assist with inventory management, ordering, and scheduling
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.