Sous Chef
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Job Location:
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Sous Chef assists the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations supervising staff and ensuring the preparation of high-quality dishes. The role requires strong expertise in French or Italian Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on authenticity consistency and presentation. The Sous Chef plays a key role in maintaining kitchen efficiency safety and cleanliness while supporting menu development and training team members.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head Chef in planning developing and executing menus with a focus on French or Italian Mediterranean cuisine.
- Supervise kitchen staff and ensure proper food preparation cooking techniques and presentation standards.
- Monitor food quality taste and consistency to meet brand and culinary standards.
- Ensure adherence to all health safety and food hygiene regulations.
- Manage inventory order supplies and control food costs efficiently.
- Train and mentor kitchen staff on culinary techniques recipes and plating standards.
- Assist in scheduling staff shifts and managing daily kitchen operations.
- Maintain high levels of cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen areas.
- Handle customer feedback special dietary requests and complaints when required.
- Support the Head Chef in fostering a positive disciplined and efficient kitchen environment.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role.
- Strong hands-on experience in French or Italian Mediterranean cuisine is mandatory.
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques food safety and sanitation standards.
- Strong leadership communication and team management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced high-volume kitchen environment.
- Creativity attention to detail and passion for Mediterranean culinary arts.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Catering
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
