Creative Sous Chef - Global Flavors, Seasonal Role

SIHAMCO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 386,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SIHAMCO is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for a bold, playful dining concept in Riyadh. The role blends contemporary global cuisine, creative comfort food, and indulgent desserts, delivering a consistently excellent product in a high-volume service environment.

You will develop menus, control costs, supervise kitchen teams, maintain HACCP and hygiene standards, and collaborate with management on promotions and seasonal changes, ensuring exceptional quality and a

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-volume kitchen operations.
• Ability to develop menus and maintain quality standards.
• Strong cost control, portioning, and GP management.
• Knowledge of HACCP, hygiene and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall kitchen operation with high food quality and execution.
• Oversee diverse menu incorporating Asian, Italian, American and global influences.
• Maintain recipes, plating standards, and kitchen SOPs.
• Develop innovative dishes aligned with brand identity.
• Manage food costs, wastage, yields, and GP targets.
• Lead daily kitchen briefings, tastings, quality checks, and service prep.
• Coordinate between kitchen sections and front-of-house.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop kitchen staff.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation and health and safety compliance.
• Maintain clean, organized, efficient kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Quality standards

Team development

HACCP compliance

Communication

Job description

SIHAMCO is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for a bold, playful dining concept in Riyadh. The role blends contemporary global cuisine, creative comfort food, and indulgent desserts, delivering a consistently excellent product in a high-volume service environment.

You will develop menus, control costs, supervise kitchen teams, maintain HACCP and hygiene standards, and collaborate with management on promotions and seasonal changes, ensuring exceptional quality and a