Sous Chef

About the Role

Catrion Group is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position requires 2-5 years of experience and involves overseeing production across various catering operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client specifications.

Role Overview

The Sous Chef will be responsible for managing meal production for airline catering, company restaurants, and event services. This includes supervising the preparation of hot food products based on customer demand and presentation requirements, while maintaining strict compliance with Saudia Catering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee production for airline catering, company restaurants, and event services.
• Ensure all meal production meets Saudia Catering standards and client specifications.
• Supervise and prepare hot food products according to customer demand and presentation requirements.
• Collaborate with departments such as Pre-Preparation, Cold Kitchen, and Bakery.
• Conduct full shift checks and document adherence to quality standards.
• Monitor production deadlines and inform the Head Chef of any issues.
• Perform daily quality checks and record compliance.
• Recommend alternative raw materials when necessary and notify relevant sections.
• Oversee packing procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Formulate production lists and daily flight orders in line with demand.
• Assist in production planning, ordering, and daily productivity monitoring.
• Track traffic changes to adapt production accordingly.
• Optimize productivity and maintain shift records.
• Manage month-end stocktaking and control wastage and breakage.
• Plan staff schedules, rosters, and vacation plans to manage performance and costs.
• Enforce hygiene standards and ensure staff attends required courses.
• Ensure adherence to hygiene, quality, and temperature control standards.
• Maintain high staff morale, address absenteeism, and enforce discipline.
• Check product expiry dates and records to maintain quality.
• Foster staff communication and support Saudization training.
• Recommend procedural improvements for greater efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a relevant culinary role.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee complex food production operations.
• Strong understanding of hygiene, quality, and temperature control standards.

Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh.