Kuwait Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Ops & Training

Career Land Center, LLC; Fatih; On-site; TRY 1,526,000 - 2,862,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Transportation provided

Medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Airfare/flight benefits

Visa/work permit support

Relocation support

Employment package benefits

Career growth with hospitality group

Job summary

Career Land Center is hiring an experienced Sous Chef for an F&B company in Kuwait. The candidate will support daily kitchen operations, supervise junior chefs, ensure consistent food quality, and help lead kitchen teams to deliver service excellence.

The role offers a competitive salary package, relocation assistance, medical insurance, and visa/work permit support. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Kuwait and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or similar culinary role.
• Strong experience in restaurants, hospitality groups, hotels, or high-volume F&B operations.
• Good knowledge of kitchen operations, food production, menu execution, and culinary standards.
• Strong team supervision, communication, and training skills.
• Good understanding of food cost control, inventory management, portion control, and wastage reduction.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment and handle pressure professionally.
• Organized, detail-oriented, quality-focused, and hands-on in daily operations.
• Professional attitude with strong problem-solving skills.
• International hospitality or multi-outlet experience is an advantage.
• Willingness to relocate to Kuwait.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Senior Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise food preparation, mise en place, cooking, plating, and service readiness.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented according to company standards, recipes, and quality expectations.
• Guide and support junior chefs and kitchen team members during daily operations.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, consistency, presentation, and timing.
• Assist with menu execution, daily specials, recipe standards, and food presentation.
• Maintain strict hygiene, food safety, cleanliness, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Monitor stock levels, food rotation, storage, wastage, and kitchen organization.
• Assist with ordering, inventory control, and cost-conscious kitchen practices.
• Train and coach junior team members to improve performance and consistency.
• Coordinate with service, stewarding, purchasing, and management teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Step in to lead the assigned kitchen section or outlet when required.
• Support continuous improvement in kitchen efficiency, quality, and team productivity.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Hospitality group exp

Kitchen operations

Team supervision

Food cost control

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Professional attitude

International experience

Willing to relocate

Job description

Career Land Center is hiring an experienced Sous Chef for an F&B company in Kuwait. The candidate will support daily kitchen operations, supervise junior chefs, ensure consistent food quality, and help lead kitchen teams to deliver service excellence.

The role offers a competitive salary package, relocation assistance, medical insurance, and visa/work permit support. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Kuwait and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.