Junior Sous Chef Wanted for a Premium Dining Destination in Al Khobar

The Career Nest; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Career Nest is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in Al Khobar to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen management. You will be a technical anchor and emerging leader, overseeing preparation and maintaining high standards across the kitchen.

We value disciplined, adaptable professionals with strong leadership and a background in upscale environments. English fluency is mandatory, with French or Arabic languages a plus. This is a full-time, permanent position in a vibrant dining scene.

Qualifications

• English fluency is mandatory.
• Strong technical culinary skills and leadership potential.
• Experience in a fine dining or upscale environment preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English fluency

Leadership potential

Culinary technical skills

Consistency & organization

High-volume service

Job description

• Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Department: Back of House (Reporting to the Sous Chef)
• Compensation: 8,000 SAR Monthly

• Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Department: Back of House (Reporting to the Sous Chef)
• Compensation: 8,000 SAR Monthly

Job Details

• Location: Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
• Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Department: Back of House (Reporting to the Sous Chef)
• Compensation: 8,000 SAR Monthly

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a highly regarded, casual neighbourhood dining destination in Al Khobar where French Riviera spirit meets everyday city life. Known for exceptional food, warm hospitality, and executing simple things beautifully, this upscale kitchen is looking for a driven culinary professional to bridge the gap between the pass and the team.

The Role

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen management. You will serve as both a technical anchor and an emerging leader - overseeing preparation, maintaining rigorous standards, and stepping up to run the line when the team needs you most.

Your Profile & Experience

• Experience: 3 to 4 years of solid kitchen background, including at least 1 to 2 years as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef within a fine dining or upscale environment.
• Foundation: Strong technical culinary skills paired with a keen eye for consistency, organization, and clear leadership potential.
• Traits: Disciplined, adaptable, and highly consistent. High-volume services do not shake your composure; you stay focused, set the right tone, and keep the team moving forward.
• Language: English fluency is mandatory. Additional language skills such as French or Arabic are highly advantageous.

Core Responsibilities

• Technical Excellence & Standards: Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure absolute precision, consistency, and quality across every section during every service.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Motivate, train, and support the kitchen brigade, leading by example and stepping in to command the kitchen operations when necessary.
• Hygiene & Safety: Strictly enforce food safety and hygiene protocols across all stations, ensuring a compliant and spotless working environment at all times.
• Organization & Adaptability: Manage inventory control, stock rotation, and kitchen flow, seamlessly adjusting to the shifting demands of busy services.