Junior Sous Chef — Lead Line in Fine-Dining (Al Khobar)

Career Nest Academy; Ra's Tannurah; On-site; SAR 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Nest Academy in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen operations. You will help manage preparation, plating, and service standards while guiding and mentoring junior team members.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of kitchen experience, including 1–2 years as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in fine dining, with strong leadership, organization, and English fluency; French or Arabic language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure precision, consistency, and quality.
• Motivate, train, and support the kitchen brigade, stepping in to lead when needed.
• Enforce food safety and hygiene protocols across all stations at all times.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation, and kitchen flow during busy services.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Discipline

Organization

High-volume service

Job description

Career Nest Academy in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen operations. You will help manage preparation, plating, and service standards while guiding and mentoring junior team members.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of kitchen experience, including 1–2 years as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in fine dining, with strong leadership, organization, and English fluency; French or Arabic language skills are a plus.