Sous Chef — Creative Luxury Resort Kitchen Lead

SLS The Red Sea; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

SLS The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations, supporting the Chef de Cuisine in delivering distinctive, high-quality cuisine that reflects the brand.

You will guide the team, maintain consistency, train junior chefs, manage mise en place, and ensure HACCP compliance across all kitchen sections while coordinating with front-of-house teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional culinary experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in luxury hotel, resort, or upscale restaurant is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of modern cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a culinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in daily kitchen management and operations.
• Assist in executing creative menus aligned with outlet concept and standards.
• Ensure consistent standards of food preparation, taste, presentation, and portioning across sections.
• Lead and supervise the culinary team during prep and service to ensure smooth workflow.
• Oversee mise en place and kitchen readiness across sections.
• Train, coach, and support junior chefs; promote a positive kitchen culture.
• Monitor food costs, stock levels, portion control, and waste management.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Team Coaching

Food Cost Control

HACCP Knowledge

Quality Assurance

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

SLS The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations, supporting the Chef de Cuisine in delivering distinctive, high-quality cuisine that reflects the brand.

You will guide the team, maintain consistency, train junior chefs, manage mise en place, and ensure HACCP compliance across all kitchen sections while coordinating with front-of-house teams.