Senior Sous Chef - Production, Saudi

COREcruitment; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A food-focused group is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to manage culinary operations in Saudi Arabia. The role requires strong leadership and extensive experience in high-volume kitchen environments. Responsibilities include ensuring food quality, training staff, and supporting menu development. The salary package is competitive at SAR22-24k per month, including bonuses and medical benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Medical benefits

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in high-volume kitchen operations.
• Ability to lead a multi-cultural team.
• Strong understanding of food costing and HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day culinary operations.
• Ensure consistent food quality and safety standards.
• Support menu development and staff training.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Senior Sous Chef – Production, Saudi

Very excited to be working with this food focused Group who are looking to strengthen their team by hiring an experienced Senior Sous Chef - this role would ideally be based in Riyadh initially!

The Senior Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in managing day-to-day culinary operations within a high-volume catering production environment. This position ensures consistent food quality, efficient production workflows, and strict adherence to food safety standards. The Senior Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in menu development, staff training, procurement coordination, and the execution of all catering requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Preferable to have a Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• 5–8 years of experience in TOP QUALITY, high-volume kitchen operations, catering production, airline catering or banquet culinary environments.
• Able to lead and inspire a large, multi-cultural team of chefs, cooks and stewards
• Advanced knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and large-batch cooking methods.
• Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong understanding of food costing, inventory control, and HACCP guidelines.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Flexibility to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Salary packages Offered: SAR22-24k pm all inclusive plus bonus, medical, etc

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