IRD Senior Sous Chef

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Saudi Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain high food quality standards. The ideal candidate has 5 to 8 years of experience in a luxury hotel kitchen with strong culinary and management skills. Responsibilities include planning and organizing kitchen staff, controlling costs, and providing ongoing training. This position offers a competitive salary, housing, transportation, and numerous employee benefits in a vibrant, luxurious environment.

Benefits

Competitive Net Salary in a Tax-Free Environment

Housing provided by the Hotel

Transportation provided by the Hotel

21 days’ vacation

10 days Public Holidays

Paid home leave tickets

Complimentary employee meals

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Growth & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years previous culinary experience in a luxury hotel banquet kitchen.
• Supervisory or assistant manager level in Food & Beverage required.
• Proficiency in English required for reading, writing, and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in kitchen operations.
• Ensure consistent food quality and high operational standards.
• Plan and direct kitchen staff activities.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Management skills

Creativity

Food and beverage cost control

Strong work ethic

Education

Educational certificate in Culinary Art

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.

About the location

An architectural icon in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s vibrant capital soaring over the city in the iconic Kingdom Tower, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is a buzzing hub at the forefront of style and sophistication. Redesigned interiors bring authentic Saudi heritage and craftsmanship to life, while our distinguished team provides a bespoke experience through thoughtful, personalized service and hospitality.

The Role of the Senior Sous Chef

The Senior Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in supervising the day‑to‑day operation of the IRD kitchen, ensuring consistent food quality, efficient production, and high operational standards. The role is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing kitchen staff, controlling food costs and production to minimize waste, and providing ongoing culinary training to maintain skill development, consistency, and performance across the kitchen team.

Knowledge and Skills

• Educational certificate in Culinary Art.
• Talented individuals who have a solid knowledge of food and are passionate to develop their management skills within the hotel industry, have creativity and flair and the ability to provide guidance to others, and can evidence good business acumen and a strong work ethic.
• 5 to 8 years previous culinary experience in a luxury hotel banquet kitchen, must have supervisory or minimum assistant manager level in Food & Beverage.
• Knowledge of the different aspect of food & beverage, food and cost control, and labor control.
• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• This position requires an applicant with a flexible schedule and the ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.

What To Expect

• Competitive Net Salary in a Tax‑Free Environment
• Housing provided by the Hotel
• Transportation provided by the Hotel
• 21 days’ vacation
• 10 days Public Holidays per year
• Paid home leave tickets
• Complimentary employee meals
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Worldwide Complimentary Room Nights with Four Seasons
• Laundry/dry cleaning provided for work attire
• Growth & Development opportunities