Sous Chef

Rotana Hotels; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotana Hotels in Al Khobar is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead the main/outlet kitchen, ensuring quality, presentation, and adherence to standardized menus.

You will train culinary staff, monitor food cost, and uphold HACCP and hygiene standards in line with municipal requirements. The role emphasizes teamwork and innovation in menu concepts for events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Sous Chef or senior kitchen role is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff and maintain team discipline.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the main/outlet kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items according to SOPs and standardized menus
• Monitor production standards to ensure highest quality
• Monitor all aspects of food cost control
• Participate in drafting concept ideas and menus for events and functions while encouraging staff ideas
• Ensure HACCP standards and hygiene standards per Municipality requirements at all times
• Provide on-the-job training to culinary colleagues and promote health & safety compliance

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Cooking Techniques

Job description

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Kitchen professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As a Sous Chef you are responsible for the smooth operation of the main / outlet kitchen with emphasis on quality, presentation within the guidelines of the standardized menus and employee training, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Supervise the main / outlet kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotel’s SOPs and standardized menu guidelines
• Monitor regular standards of production to ensure highest level of quality
• Monitor all aspects pertaining to the control of the hotel’s food cost
• Participate in the drafting of concept ideas and menus for all special events and functions while encouraging all employees to put forward their ideas and utilizing them wherever practical
• Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and follow the appropriate hygiene standards as per Municipality requirements at all times
• Ensure consistent on the job training session for culinary colleagues and promote health & safety