Sous Chef

Edge Al Rabie - Riyadh; Runiya; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Makkah is seeking passionate Kitchen professionals to supervise kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and compliance with hygiene standards. Candidates should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship, at least three years of experience in quality establishments, and strong culinary skills. This role involves providing excellent customer service and on-the-job training for culinary staff.

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in quality establishments.
• Ability to communicate well in English.
• Proven knowledge in food preparation, presentation, and preservation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the main/outlet kitchen for food preparation and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Conduct consistent on-the-job training sessions.

Skills

Excellent culinary skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Customer Focus

Education

Professional kitchen apprenticeship or chef training course

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking passionate and dynamic Kitchen professionals who pride themselves on delivering extraordinary levels of customer service and providing creative solutions to our guests.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course and at least three years experiences in quality establishments along with excellent culinary skills. The ability to communicate well in English and a proven track of food preparation, presentation and preservation knowledge is an essential.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be positively spirited and passionate about food and be committed to work together with the service team to deliver an amazing guest experiences every time. You will demonstrate energy and enthusiasm at work, be customer driven, ‘hands on’ and organized. You portray a strong, firm and fair effective leadership style and have proven the ability to work in a multicultural environment and under difficult condition, while possessing following additional competencies:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results