Junior Sous Chef - Fine Dining Kitchen Leader

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

Job summary

The Career Nest is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, acting as a technical anchor and emerging leader on the line during high-volume services.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years of kitchen experience, including 1–2 years as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in fine dining, with strong leadership and English fluency. French or Arabic skills are a plus in a culturally diverse team.

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 focus on consistency, organization, and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure precision, consistency, and quality across every section during service.
• Motivate, train, and support the kitchen team, leading by example and stepping in to command operations when needed.
• Enforce food safety and hygiene protocols across all stations to maintain a spotless, compliant kitchen.
• Manage inventory, rotation, and kitchen flow to adapt to busy services.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

High-volume kitchen

Mentoring

Job description

The Career Nest is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, acting as a technical anchor and emerging leader on the line during high-volume services.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years of kitchen experience, including 1–2 years as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in fine dining, with strong leadership and English fluency. French or Arabic skills are a plus in a culturally diverse team.