Sous Chef

DIMENSIONS; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a professional Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and help maintain high standards in food preparation and kitchen management. The ideal candidate will be skilled in menu design, staff training, and operational excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction through quality culinary experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef required.
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.

Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus.
• Manage and train kitchen staff.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets quality standards.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Problem Solving

Sanitation Regulations

Education

BS degree in Culinary Science

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant Management Software

POS

Job description

We are looking for a professional Sous Chef to be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Executive Chefs specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staffs performance
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Requirements and skills

• experience as a Sous Chef
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Familiar with industrys best practices
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate would be a plus