Junior Sous Chef: Lead the Line in Fine Dining

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

Job summary

Career Nest Academy is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in Al Khobar to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen management. You will serve as both a technical anchor and emerging leader—overseeing preparation, maintaining standards, and stepping up to run the line during busy services.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years of kitchen experience, with 1–2 years in a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef role within fine dining or upscale environments.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of kitchen experience, including 1–2 years as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in fine dining or upscale settings.
• Strong technical culinary skills with focus on consistency and organization.
• English fluency is mandatory; French or Arabic are advantages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure precision and quality across all sections during service.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen team, stepping in to command operations as needed.
• Enforce strict hygiene, safety, and standards across all stations.
• Manage inventory control and kitchen flow to adapt to busy services.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership potential

English fluency

High-volume service calm

Job description

Career Nest Academy is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in Al Khobar to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen management. You will serve as both a technical anchor and emerging leader—overseeing preparation, maintaining standards, and stepping up to run the line during busy services.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years of kitchen experience, with 1–2 years in a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef role within fine dining or upscale environments.