Sous Chef - In Room Dining

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Riyadh is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring top-quality culinary experiences. The ideal candidate will assist the Executive Chef in menu planning, maintain hygiene standards, and lead a team of kitchen staff. Candidates should have a culinary education, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage food costs. This position offers a competitive salary, housing allowance, and growth opportunities in a prestigious hotel environment.

Benefits

Competitive Net Salary in a Tax-Free Environment

Competitive housing allowance

Transportation provided

30 days’ vacation

10 days Public Holidays per year

Paid home leave tickets

Complimentary employee meals

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Worldwide Complimentary Room Nights

Laundry/dry cleaning for work attire

Growth & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food and culinary skills.
• Ability to manage and train kitchen staff effectively.
• Experience at supervisory or assistant manager level in Food & Beverage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing innovative menus.
• Supervise daily food preparation and production.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards.
• Manage food cost and inventory control.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Team leadership

Hygiene control

Cost control

Communication skills

Education

Educational certificate in Culinary Art

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location

An architectural icon in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s vibrant capital soaring over the city in the iconic Kingdom Tower, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is a buzzing hub at the forefront of style and sophistication. Redesigned interiors bring authentic Saudi heritage and craftsmanship to life, while our distinguished team provides a bespoke experience through thoughtful, personalized service and hospitality.

About the Role

The Sous Chef is the second-in-command in the kitchen and plays a key leadership role in ensuring the delivery of exceptional culinary experiences in accordance with 5-star hotel standards. This position supports the Executive Chef in menu planning, kitchen operations, staff supervision, food quality control, and maintaining the highest levels of hygiene, safety, and efficiency.

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh

Prime location in the heart of the capital, nestled within the iconic 99-storey Kingdom Tower. Situated at such a prestigious address, our property offers unparalleled proximity to key business areas, shopping centres, and cultural sites, 276 spacious and light-filled rooms, including 39 luxurious suites.

Key Responsibilities

1. Culinary Operations

Assist the Executive Chef in planning, developing, and executing innovative menus.

Oversee daily food preparation and production across all kitchen sections.

Ensure consistent presentation, portioning, and taste quality of all dishes.

Supervise and participate in cooking to maintain top-quality standards.

2. Team Leadership & Training

Supervise, guide, and motivate kitchen staff, including chefs de partie, commis, and trainees.

Provide on-the-job training to improve culinary skills and food preparation techniques.

Organize shift schedules and allocate tasks efficiently.

Maintain positive teamwork and professional communication.

3. Quality & Hygiene Control

Enforce 5-star hotel food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP or local compliance).

Monitor kitchen cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and inventory rotation.

Inspect ingredients for quality and freshness.

4. Cost & Inventory Management

Assist in managing food cost, wastage, and portion control.

Support inventory planning and ordering supplies while maintaining budget targets.

Maintain accurate records of stock usage and wastage.

5. Coordination & Communication

Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef, F&B team, banquet operations, and service staff.

Help plan and coordinate special events, banquets, and VIP functions.

Ensure smooth communication between kitchen sections to guarantee timely service.

Food & Beverage

The hotel offers three exceptional restaurant venues, collectively offering a seating capacity of 250 guests.

Our event facilities, with a mix of Ballroom and Meeting Rooms offer a remarkable 7,213 square meters (77,640 square feet) of space, making them the perfect choice for a wide range of events.

SPA and Wellness

Nestled within our establishment, our world-class spa offers an array of indulgence across 8 treatment rooms for male guests and 1 treatment room designed exclusively for female guests. This haven of rejuvenation also encompasses high end facilities and a meticulously outfitted fitness center.

Knowledge and Skills

• Educational certificate in Culinary Art
• Talented individuals who have a solid knowledge of food and are passionate to develop their management skills within the hotel industry, have creativity and flair and the ability to provide guidance to others, and are able to evidence good business acumen and a strong work ethic.
• supervisory or minimum assistant manager level in Food & Beverage.
• Knowledge of food & beverage food and cost control, and labor control.
• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• This position requires an applicant with a flexible schedule and the ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.

What to Expect

• Competitive Net Salary in a Tax-Free Environment
• Competitive housing allowance
• Transportation is provided
• 30 days’ vacation
• 10 days Public Holidays per year
• Paid home leave tickets.
• Complimentary employee meals
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Worldwide Complimentary Room Nights with Four Seasons
• Laundry/dry cleaning for provided for work attire.
• Growth & Development opportunities