Junior Sous Chef: Lead the Line in Fine-Dining

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

Job summary

Career Nest Academy in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our upscale kitchen. You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, lead on the line when needed, and help maintain high standards, organization, and smooth service.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of kitchen experience, including 1–2 years as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a fine dining or upscale setting, with excellent English and strong leadership potential.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of solid kitchen background, including at least 1 to 2 years as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef within a fine dining or upscale environment.
• Strong technical culinary skills paired with a keen eye for consistency, organization, and clear leadership potential.
• English fluency is mandatory; additional languages such as French or Arabic are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure precision, consistency, and quality across every section during every service.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen brigade, guiding by example and stepping in to command operations when necessary.
• Strictly enforce food safety and hygiene protocols across all stations to maintain a spotless working environment.
• Manage inventory control, stock rotation, and kitchen flow to adapt to busy service demands.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Culinary skills

Kitchen management

Job description

Career Nest Academy in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our upscale kitchen. You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, lead on the line when needed, and help maintain high standards, organization, and smooth service.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of kitchen experience, including 1–2 years as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a fine dining or upscale setting, with excellent English and strong leadership potential.