Sous Chef | Riyadh | South African cuisine Restaurant

Recruit for Africa PTY Limited; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Riyadh is seeking a Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations for their South African cuisine restaurant. The ideal candidate has experience in high-volume environments and a passion for culinary excellence. Responsibilities include overseeing food quality, staff management, and contributing to menu development. The position offers a competitive salary package including accommodation and transport.

Benefits

Accommodation

Transport

Additional benefits to be discussed

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef, preferably in international or South African cuisine.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a kitchen team.
• Creativity and passion for culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations and staff.
• Ensure high-quality preparation and presentation of dishes.
• Contribute creatively to menu development.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Culinary creativity

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Sous Chef | Riyadh | South African cuisine Restaurant

Our client, a leading hospitality group in Riyadh, is seeking a talented SOUS CHEF to join their South African cuisine restaurant for the upcoming season. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative culinary professional to showcase their skills in a dynamic and high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations and staff.
• Ensure the preparation and presentation of high-quality South African dishes.
• Maintain consistent food standards, quality, and hygiene.
• Contribute creatively to menu development and seasonal specials.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and kitchen cost control.
• Lead, motivate, and train kitchen staff to maintain a high-performance team.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef, preferably in international or South African cuisine.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Creativity and passion for culinary excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Start date: latest end of September.

Salary package:

• Basic salary SAR 8000 (ZAR 37000)
• Accommodation
• Transport
• Additional benefits will be discussed with shortlisted candidates

To apply for Sous Chef | Riyadh | South African cuisine Restaurant, please send yourCV in WORD document WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND A FULL-LENGTH PHOTO INSERTED ON THE CV.

We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application.

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