Sous Chef

Riyadh Al Khabra, Saudi Arabia

Full time

On-site

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Kitchen Leadership

Support the Head Chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations and service execution.
Lead the brigade during service, setting the pace and maintaining calm, clear communication.
Ensure all sections are prepared, staffed, and operating to Rowley's standards.
Step into the Head Chef role when required and take ownership of operational decisions.

People & Culture

Coach, train, and develop chefs at all levels, building capability and accountability.
Support scheduling, onboarding, performance feedback, and succession planning.
Create a professional kitchen culture built on respect, discipline, teamwork, and pride.

Commercial & Operational Control

Support ordering, inventory, stock counts, food-cost control, and waste reduction.
Monitor yields, portioning, productivity, and labor deployment.
Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP, allergen, health, and safety requirements.
Work with the Head Chef on menu execution, trials, specials, and continuous improvement.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

4-6 years of progressive culinary experience, including supervisory responsibility.

Strong hands-on kitchen leadership and proven ability to run busy services.

Sound knowledge of food cost, stock management, scheduling, and operational controls.

Excellent understanding of food safety and HACCP requirements

Strong communicator and coach with a practical, solutions-focused approach.