Sous Chef (Asian Cuisine)

Kempinski Hotels; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels is seeking a Sous Chef specializing in Asian cuisine in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The role includes managing kitchen operations, menu planning, and training staff. Responsibilities involve maintaining food quality, hygiene standards, and organizing special events. The ideal candidate will have experience in a kitchen environment, a solid understanding of food safety legislation, and excellent team collaboration skills. This is a permanent full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience in Asian cuisine preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and menu planning.
• Ability to maintain high food quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing special events and food promotions.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen and ensure personal hygiene.
• Support staff training and development programs.

Skills

Menu planning

Costing

Food quality standards

Hygiene standards

Team collaboration

Job description

Sous Chef (Asian Cuisine)

Department: Kitchen

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar

Description

Assist in the management of Kitchen Operations including menu planning and costing, organising special events, developing new dishes, maintaining food quality standards and comprehensive product knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing special events and special food promotions.
• Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene.
• Clean the kitchen and equipment.
• Work with Superior and Director of People Services to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive and assist in planning for future staffing needs.
• Assist in training needs analysis of Kitchen staff and ensure training programs are designed and implemented to meet needs.
• Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines.
• Approve leave after considering hotel occupancy.
• Work with superior in the preparation and management of the department's budget.
• Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same.
• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers.
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.