Sous Chef, Savory — Mediterranean French Kitchen Lead

La Petite Maison (LPM); Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

La Petite Maison (LPM)'s Le Café LPM seeks a capable Sous Chef Savoury to be the Head Chef’s right hand. You will oversee the savoury kitchen, handling preparation, quality, discipline, mise en place, and service pace to maintain consistent high standards.

You bring 5–7 years kitchen experience (2–3 years in a Sous Chef role), deep French/Mediterranean technique knowledge, HACCP and allergen awareness, and fluency in English; French or another European language is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of kitchen experience, with 2-3 years as a Sous Chef or senior cook in a French or European fine dining or all-day dining restaurant.
• Deep knowledge of French and Mediterranean cuisine techniques, sauces, and plating.
• Food safety certification, HACCP knowledge, and allergen awareness required.
• English is a must; French or another European language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in managing the savoury kitchen; oversee preparation, quality, and the team across services.
• Be accountable for day-to-day discipline, mise en place, service pace, food safety, and consistency.
• Act as Head Chef in their absence and lead during peak service.
• Lead kitchen leadership, maintain discipline and efficiency, and communicate with FOH to manage ticket flow across breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

French & Mediterranean cuisine

Food safety & HACCP

English language proficiency

Job description

La Petite Maison (LPM)'s Le Café LPM seeks a capable Sous Chef Savoury to be the Head Chef’s right hand. You will oversee the savoury kitchen, handling preparation, quality, discipline, mise en place, and service pace to maintain consistent high standards.

You bring 5–7 years kitchen experience (2–3 years in a Sous Chef role), deep French/Mediterranean technique knowledge, HACCP and allergen awareness, and fluency in English; French or another European language is a plus.