Executive Sous Chef — Strategic Leader for Catering

Leylaty Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent catering company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to manage catering production and lead major off-site events. This key role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring food quality and safety standards, and mentoring kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic planning abilities along with expertise in food cost management. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to make quick, informed decisions under pressure.
• Strong understanding of labor and food cost management.
• Exceptional organizational and foresight abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage production flow of the catering unit.
• Enforce quality control measures across high-volume batches.
• Manage procurement process and conduct inventory counts.
• Plan and oversee logistics for off-site events.
• Lead culinary team on-site for major catering events.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Decisiveness

Financial Acumen

Delegation

Job description

A prominent catering company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to manage catering production and lead major off-site events. This key role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring food quality and safety standards, and mentoring kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic planning abilities along with expertise in food cost management. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.