Junior Sous Chef – Fast-Paced, Upscale Neighbourhood Restaurant (Al Khobar)

The Career Nest; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Career Nest is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for a full-time, permanent role in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, oversee line preparation, uphold standards, and step in to lead on the pass when necessary.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years of kitchen experience, including 1–2 years in a fine dining or upscale setting, strong technical skills and leadership potential; English fluency is mandatory with additional French or Arabic advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years solid kitchen background with 1–2 years as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in fine dining or upscale environment
• Strong technical culinary skills with consistency, organization and leadership potential
• English fluency mandatory; extra French or Arabic a bonus

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation, cooking and plating to ensure precision and quality across all sections during service
• Motivate, train and support kitchen brigade; lead by example and run the kitchen when needed
• Enforce food safety and hygiene protocols across all stations for a clean, compliant environment
• Manage inventory and stock flow; adapt to busy service demands

Skills

Leadership

Technical culinary skills

Food safety

Team mentorship

Job description

• Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Department: Back of House (Reporting to the Sous Chef)
• Compensation: 8,000 SAR Monthly

• Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Department: Back of House (Reporting to the Sous Chef)
• Compensation: 8,000 SAR Monthly

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 Opportunity

We 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.