Junior Sous Chef: Lead the Line & Quality

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, seeks a Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen management. You will supervise preparation, uphold high standards, and lead the line when needed.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years of kitchen experience, including 1–2 years at Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef level in fine dining, with strong technical culinary skills and English fluency. French or Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years solid kitchen background with 1–2 years as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in fine dining or upscale environment.
• Strong technical culinary skills with focus on consistency, organization and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation, cooking and plating to ensure precision and quality across all sections during service.
• Lead, train and support the kitchen brigade, stepping in to command the kitchen operations when needed.
• Enforce strict hygiene and safety protocols across stations for a compliant, spotless kitchen.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation and kitchen flow to adapt to busy service demands.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety standards

English fluency

High-volume service

Job description

Career Nest Academy in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen management. You will supervise preparation, uphold high standards, and lead the line when needed.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years of kitchen experience, including 1–2 years at Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef level in fine dining, with strong technical culinary skills and English fluency. French or Arabic is a plus.