Culinary Leaders Needed: Junior Sous Chef French Concept

About The Career Nest

The Career Nest is partnering with a highly regarded, casual neighborhood dining destination in Al Khobar, Eastern Province. This establishment is known for its focus on exceptional food, warm hospitality, and executing simple concepts beautifully, drawing inspiration from the French Riviera spirit blended with everyday city life.

The Role: Junior Sous Chef

We are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join a full-time position in Al Khobar. This role involves supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen management. The Junior Sous Chef will serve as a technical anchor and an emerging leader, overseeing food preparation, maintaining rigorous standards, and managing the line during service as needed. The position offers a salary of 8,000 SAR monthly.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure precision, consistency, and quality across all sections during every service.
• Motivate, train, and support the kitchen team, leading by example and stepping in to command kitchen operations when necessary.
• Strictly enforce food safety and hygiene protocols across all stations, maintaining a compliant and clean working environment.
• Manage inventory control, stock rotation, and kitchen flow, adapting to the demands of busy services.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 3 to 4 years of solid kitchen experience.
• At least 1 to 2 years of experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef within a fine dining or upscale environment.
• Strong technical culinary skills with a keen eye for consistency and organization.
• Demonstrated leadership potential.

Candidate Profile

• Disciplined, adaptable, and highly consistent in performance.
• Capable of maintaining composure and focus during high-volume services, setting a positive tone, and ensuring team progression.

Work Environment

This role is based in an upscale kitchen environment that values precision and high standards. The Junior Sous Chef will work within a team that prioritizes warm hospitality and culinary excellence.