Junior Sous Chef — Lead the Line in Upscale Dining

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

Job summary

Career Nest Academy in Al Khobar is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, maintain high standards, and lead the line when needed.

The role requires 3–4 years kitchen experience, 1–2 years as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in fine dining, strong technical skills, leadership potential, and fluent English. French or Arabic is a plus; candidates must stay disciplined during high-volume services.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–4 years in kitchen, with 1–2 years as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in fine dining.
• Strong technical culinary skills and leadership potential.
• Disciplined, adaptable and consistent; handles high-volume services.
• Fluency in English; French or Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure precision, consistency, and quality across every section during every service.
• Motivate, train, and support the kitchen team, leading by example on busy services.
• Enforce food safety and hygiene protocols across all stations.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation, and kitchen flow to adapt to service demands.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership potential

High-volume service

Job description

Career Nest Academy in Al Khobar is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, maintain high standards, and lead the line when needed.

The role requires 3–4 years kitchen experience, 1–2 years as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in fine dining, strong technical skills, leadership potential, and fluent English. French or Arabic is a plus; candidates must stay disciplined during high-volume services.