Sous Chef (Pre-Opening) - DoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh Olaya North

Hilton; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Paid parental leave

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Location-based benefits

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, inspire the culinary team, and deliver memorable dining experiences for guests.

You will oversee production, create seasonal menus, coordinate with Front of House, ensure health and safety standards, and support inventory and scheduling.

Join a globally recognized hospitality brand and contribute to an award‑winning workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and guest experience.
• Integrity and ethical conduct in all actions.
• Leadership and ability to motivate a team.
• Strong teamwork and cross‑department collaboration.
• Ownership, accountability and disciplined work practices.
• Urgency in delivering high‑quality service.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team operations with hands‑on coaching to kitchen staff.
• Oversee production and service; manage production lists, line checks, and expediting.
• Develop seasonal menus, features, and daily specials.
• Foster cross‑department collaboration between Front of House and Back of House.
• Assist with inventory management, purchasing, and scheduling.
• Uphold health, safety, sanitation and alcohol‑related regulations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team coaching

Menu development

Operations management

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a Sous Chef, you're not just leading daily kitchen operations – you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team operations: Provide hands‑on leadership and in‑the‑moment coaching to kitchen staff, with either a focus on Outlets or Banquets
• Oversee production and service: Manage daily kitchen operations, including creating and monitoring production lists, completing line checks, and expediting service periods
• Enhance menu offerings: Develop and implement seasonal menus, promotional features, and daily specials
• Promote cross‑department collaboration: Foster strong, positive relationships between Front of House and Back of House teams to ensure seamless operations
• Provide administrative support: Assist with inventory management, ordering, and scheduling
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton Explore our Careers Blog to see why we're more than a great place to stay—we're a great place to work.

Benefits

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves and their loved ones. In many countries, eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.