Sous Chef – Luxury Collection Hotel Kitchen

About the role

The Luxury Collection is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations at its flagship property in Riyadh. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will combine hands‑on cooking with staff leadership to ensure high‑quality food service for guests.

Key responsibilities

• Manage kitchen shift operations, ensuring compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
• Estimate daily production needs, communicate requirements to kitchen staff, and assist the Executive Chef with menu preparation.
• Prepare and cook a wide range of dishes for regular service and special events, maintaining consistency and presentation standards.
• Develop new culinary concepts, decorative food displays, and innovative menu items.
• Oversee purchasing, receiving, storage, and sanitation practices to meet food safety regulations.
• Train, guide, and evaluate kitchen personnel, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, report malfunctions, and ensure proper temperature control of all food products.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED with at least 4 years of culinary experience, **or** a 2‑year degree in Culinary Arts/Hotel & Restaurant Management with 2 years of experience.
• Proven ability to supervise kitchen staff and manage daily production in a high‑volume environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation standards, and relevant regulations.

Required skills

• Food Preparation
• Food Handling
• Culinary Arts
• Sanitation Standards