Junior Sous Chef - Le Café LPM - Al Khober

La Petite Maison (LPM); As Sudiyah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

La Petite Maison (LPM) in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a seasoned Chef de Partie or junior Sous Chef to support the Sous and Head Chef in daily kitchen management.

You will oversee preparation, maintain high standards, and step in as needed during busy services, ensuring consistent plating and food safety.

English is a must, with French or Arabic language skills welcomed as a bonus.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of kitchen experience, with at least 1-2 years as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a fine dining or upscale kitchen.
• Strong technical foundation with a keen eye for consistency, organisation, and leadership potential.
• English is a must. French, Arabic, or another language, even better.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure precision and quality across all sections.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen management and leadership on busy services.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards across all kitchen stations.
• Lead by example, train junior staff, and step in to run the kitchen when needed.
• Keep inventory organized and adapt to service demands without compromising quality.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Plating & presentation

English communication

Job description

The bridge between the pass and the team. Technical, driven, and ready to lead.

A casual neighbourhood destination where French Riviera spirit meets everyday city life. Good food, warm people, and the simple things done beautifully. Nothing overcomplicated. Everything just right.

PROFILE

Disciplined. Adaptable. Consistent.

ROLE

You support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen management - overseeing preparation, maintaining standards, and stepping up when the team needs you most.

EXPERIENCE

3-4 years of kitchen experience, with at least 1-2 years as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a fine dining or upscale kitchen.

Strong technical foundation with a keen eye for consistency, organisation, and leadership potential.

English is a must. French, Arabic, or another language, even better.

IMPACTS

Technical Excellence & Standards: You oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating - ensuring precision, consistency, and quality across every section, every service.

Leadership & Mentoring: You motivate, train, and support the kitchen team - leading by example and stepping in to run the kitchen when needed.

Hygiene & Safety Compliance: You enforce strict food safety and hygiene standards across all kitchen stations - always compliant, always clean.

Organisation & Adaptability: You keep inventory controlled, stock rotating, and the kitchen moving - adjusting to whatever the service demands.

Composure: Busy services don’t shake you - you stay focused, set the tone, and keep the team moving forward.

This is a guide, not a ceiling. As Le Café LPM grows, so might your role and we trust you’ll bring the same care to everything you do.