Jr. Sous Chef
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Role: | Jr Sous Chef |
Location: | Bahrain Surf Park Bilaj Al Jazayer |
Reporting to: | Head Chef & Sous Chef |
YOU ARE PART OF WHAT WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
Our Vision at Bahrain Surf Park is to bring surfing to the nation and develop passion for health wellbeing and fun through Waves for All. We will attract visitors from all continents growing Bahrains surf and beach culture and act as a catalyst to establish Bahrain not only as the Premier Surf Destination of the Middle East but as a leading destination for fun - with Water Waves and Surfing at our core.
We will create smiles happiness and wellbeing through safe fun activities for all backgrounds abilities and generations now and into the future.
As a Junior Sous Chef you play a key supporting role within the kitchen brigade. You assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen operations ensuring high standards of food quality consistency hygiene and efficiency. You help lead sections of the kitchen support service execution and act as a role model for junior team members while continuing to develop your leadership and culinary skills. |
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Kitchen Operations . Assist in the preparation cooking and presentation of dishes to established standards . Support daily kitchen operations and service execution . Ensure consistency in food quality portioning and presentation . Supervise specific kitchen sections when required . Assist senior chefs in mise en place planning and production control 2 Team Leadership . Supervise and guide Commis Chefs and kitchen stewards during service . Support training and on-the-job coaching of junior team members . Ensure smooth workflow within assigned sections . Lead by example in maintaining discipline hygiene and professionalism . Assist in delegating tasks during busy service periodsi 3 Food Safety & Hygiene . Always follow and enforce food safety and hygiene standards . Maintain cleanliness and organisation of assigned work areas . Ensure proper food handling storage and labelling procedures . Support HACCP compliance and kitchen safety procedures . Report any food safety risks or equipment issues immediately 4 Inventory & Cost Control . Assist in stock rotation and proper storage of ingredients . Minimize waste through correct portioning and preparation techniques . Support stock checks and inventory control processes . Ensure efficient use of ingredients and kitchen resources . Report on shortages wastage or quality concerns 5 Menu Execution & Development Support . Assist in implementing menu items according to recipes and standards . Support testing and development of new dishes . Ensure consistency across all menu items during service . Provide feedback on dishes and operational improvements . Help maintain recipe accuracy and standardization 6 Health Safety & Compliance Maintain strong knowledge of health and safety procedures |
HOW YOU DO IT:
Our Team Culture depends on all our team pulling together and competencies and behaviours matter. Through our performance appraisal process the Senior Management Team at Bahrain Surf Park is committed to supporting you to behave and perform according to our values.
Waves for All:
We are inclusive in everything we do. We nurture everyone from the complete novice to expert surfer and all in between. We do this with equal respect for everyone and without judgement. We champion diversity. We have integrity and are genuine. We do what we say we will do and do it in a way that aligns with our values every minute of every day. We deliver Waves for all through positive interactions with our guests and strive to get it right first time.
Bringing the Aloha Spirit to Bahrain:
We love and respect Hawaii - the birthplace of surfing - and we embrace their Aloha Spirit in everything we do. Our positive work environment and culture embodies at its core a unique nurturing and compassionate essence which promotes kindness understanding & harmony among people regardless of their background or beliefs.
Vitality:
We support each other because everyone matters. People are our business define who we are and what we are. We care. We work collaboratively as one team sharing ideas knowledge and insight to achieve our common purpose. We have the knowledge skills enthusiasm and passion to make a difference to everyone around us. We do things The BSP Way. We recruit with Attitude in Mind. Our people-centric culture drives everything we do and underpins the way our guests feel about us resulting in our ultimate business success.
We Strive for Excellence:
We do everything to the best of our ability and never accept second best. Our first priority is SAFETY. We are resourceful and create the best possible experience for our guests and our BSP team. We look for new ways of doing things embrace change and overcome difficulties through Teamwork and open and honest communication.
Creating Smiles:
Everything we do and how we do it is about creating safe and memorable experiences for our guests. We are a SMILE FACTORY! J Our passion is to ensure everyone who visits Bahrain Surf Park has THE BEST experience and shares the joy with their friends and family and wants to return again and again and again..
Qualifications | ü Relevant culinary qualification diploma or certification in Professional Cookery Culinary Arts Hospitality or a related field (preferred but not essential) ü Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage (other languages preferred but not essential) |
Experience | ü Proven experience as a Sous Chef Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a luxury hotel resort or high-volume restaurant ü Experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment |
Professional Skills & Attributes | ü Strong leadership and team development skills ü Strong culinary leadership and problem-solving skills ü Strong organisational and time-management skills ü Strong understanding of food costing inventory control and kitchen operations ü Excellent communication skills (Both English and Arabic speaking required) ü Strong attention to detail ü Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure ü Proficiency in kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office |
Personal Qualities | ü Positive proactive and hands-on approach ü Passion for delivering memorable guest experiences ü Inclusive and people-focused mindset ü Resilient adaptable and solution-oriented ü Strong sense of ownership and accountability ü Passion for culinary excellence innovation and continuous improvement |
Benefits and Perks
- Attractive remuneration package with opportunity to grow
- An amazing unique work environment a few meters from the beach
- Work alongside a dynamic qualified and multicultural team
- Opportunity to use facilities and surf regularly in state-of-the-art Wave Garden Wave pool
- Uniform: protective Chef Jacket Trouser & Kitchen Safety Shoes
- Share the stoke & health benefits of surfing with an island nation new to the sport
- Join a new exciting growing industry
- Medical insurance holiday allowance (as per Bahraini Law)
- Staff discounts
- Performance bonus
Required Skills:
Qualifications ü Relevant culinary qualification diploma or certification in Professional Cookery Culinary Arts Hospitality or a related field (preferred but not essential) ü Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage (other languages preferred but not essential) Experience ü Proven experience as a Sous Chef Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a luxury hotel resort or high-volume restaurant ü Experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment Professional Skills & Attributes ü Strong leadership and team development skills ü Strong culinary leadership and problem-solving skills ü Strong organisational and time-management skills ü Strong understanding of food costing inventory control and kitchen operations ü Excellent communication skills (Both English and Arabic speaking required) ü Strong attention to detail ü Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure ü Proficiency in kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office Personal Qualities ü Positive proactive and hands-on approach ü Passion for delivering memorable guest experiences ü Inclusive and people-focused mindset ü Resilient adaptable and solution-oriented ü Strong sense of ownership and accountability ü Passion for culinary excellence innovation and continuous improvement
