Sous Chef – High‑Volume Catering

About the role

Absolute Taste is looking for a motivated Sous Chef to join its on‑site kitchen team in Riyadh. You will work closely with the Head Chef to design and deliver high‑quality, fresh‑focused menus for premium catering events.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent food quality and presentation.
• Coordinate food preparation, plating, and service for high‑volume events.
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen.
• Manage stock levels, place orders, and organise kitchen inventory to meet event timelines.
• Train, mentor and delegate tasks to junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with front‑of‑house and event teams to ensure seamless service delivery.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior Chef de Partie in hotels, restaurants or event catering.
• Strong culinary background with the ability to work in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and irregular event schedules.
• Saudi nationality.

Required skills

• Food safety and hygiene regulations knowledge.
• Stock management and ordering proficiency.
• Menu development aligned with a fresh, simple food philosophy.