Junior Sous Chef – Fast-Paced, Upscale Neighbourhood Restaurant

Career Nest Academy; Abqaiq; Vor Ort; SAR 76.000 - 103.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Career Nest Academy in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia invites a Junior Sous Chef to join a casual-neighbourhood dining concept blending French Riviera spirit with city life. You will support the Sous and Head Chefs, maintain high standards, and lead by example on the line.

English fluency is mandatory; additional languages like French or Arabic are a plus. This full-time, on-site role offers a structured kitchen environment with opportunities to advance in a high-volume upscale setting.

Qualifikationen

• 3–4 years of kitchen background in fine dining or upscale environments.
• 1–2 years as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef.
• Strong technical culinary skills with leadership potential.
• English fluency mandatory; French or Arabic advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure consistency and quality.
• Lead by example, train and support the kitchen brigade, and run the line when needed.
• Enforce hygiene, safety, and proper workflow across all stations.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation, and kitchen organization during busy services.

Kenntnisse

English fluency

Leadership potential

Culinary high-volume service

Jobbeschreibung

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.