Sous Chef - Arabic Cuisine (Arabic Speaker)

Hyatt Regency; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 6,700 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Al Kout in Kuwait invites applications for the Sous Chef role. You will assist the Chef de Cuisine in managing the kitchen operation, ensuring alignment with Hyatt brand standards and guest satisfaction.

The position emphasizes planning, organizing and controlling kitchen activities to drive performance and guest experience. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, excellent communication, and a solid background in luxury hospitality, with a focus on hygiene and safety

Qualifications

• Arabic speaker is highly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years as Sous Chef in a hotel or large restaurant with good standards; luxury brands preferred.
• Qualification in Kitchen Production or Management is an advantage.
• Knowledge of kitchen hygiene, health and safety standards is essential.
• Basic computer skills in MS Office and Recipe Maintenance System are preferred.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chef de Cuisine in managing the kitchen operation.
• Support the department to meet Hyatt brand standards and guest expectations.
• Help plan, organize, direct and control kitchen activities and administration.

Skills

Strong leadership

Good communication

Organizational skills

Education

Kitchen Production/Management qualification

Tools

MS Office

Recipe Maintenance System

Job description

Organization- Hyatt Regency Al Kout

Summary

You will be responsible to assist with the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt International's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, whilst meeting employee, guest and owner expectations. The Sous Chef is responsible to assist the Chef de Cuisine in managing the assigned kitchen operation as a successful independent profit center, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction, through planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the Kitchen operation and administration.

Qualifications

• Arabic Speaker is highly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years work experience as Sous Chef in a hotel or large restaurant with good standards; preferably with experience in luxury international brands.
• Qualification in Kitchen Production or Management will be an advantage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and occupational health and safety standards will be essential.
• Basic Computer Skills in MS Office, and Recipe Maintenance System is preferred.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Good communication and organizational skills.