Culinary Leaders Needed: Junior Sous Chef – French Concept - Al Khobar

Career Nest Academy; Abqaiq; On-site; SAR 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Nest Academy in Al Khobar seeks a Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen management. You will oversee preparation, ensure consistent quality, and lead the line when needed.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years in a fine-dining or upscale kitchen, English fluency, and a disciplined leadership mindset suited for high-volume services.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of solid kitchen background with 1–2 years as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef.
• Fine dining or upscale kitchen experience.
• English fluency mandatory; French or Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure consistency and quality.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen brigade, stepping in when needed.
• Enforce hygiene, safety and high standards across all stations.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation, and kitchen workflow during busy services.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Leadership potential

English fluency

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
• Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Department: Back of House (Reporting to the Sous Chef)
• Compensation: 8,000 SAR Monthly

About the OpportunityWe are partnering with a highly regarded, casual neighbourhood dining destination in Al Khobar where French Riviera spirit meets everyday city life. Known for exceptional food, warm hospitality, and executing simple things beautifully, this upscale kitchen is looking for a driven culinary professional to bridge the gap between the pass and the team.

The Role

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen management. You will serve as both a technical anchor and an emerging leader—overseeing preparation, maintaining rigorous standards, and stepping up to run the line when the team needs you most.

Your Profile & Experience

• Experience: 3 to 4 years of solid kitchen background, including at least 1 to 2 years as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef within a fine dining or upscale environment.
• Foundation: Strong technical culinary skills paired with a keen eye for consistency, organization, and clear leadership potential.
• Traits: Disciplined, adaptable, and highly consistent. High-volume services do not shake your composure; you stay focused, set the right tone, and keep the team moving forward.
• Language: English fluency is mandatory. Additional language skills such as French or Arabic are highly advantageous.

Core Responsibilities

• Technical Excellence & Standards: Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure absolute precision, consistency, and quality across every section during every service.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Motivate, train, and support the kitchen brigade, leading by example and stepping in to command the kitchen operations when necessary.
• Hygiene & Safety: Strictly enforce food safety and hygiene protocols across all stations, ensuring a compliant and spotless working environment at all times.
• Organization & Adaptability: Manage inventory control, stock rotation, and kitchen flow, seamlessly adjusting to the shifting demands of busy services.