Sous Chef - Pan-Asian concept (Kuwait)

A 5-star luxury hotel in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Sous Chef – Pan-Asian Concept to support the daily kitchen operations of its specialty outlet. The ideal candidate must have strong relevant experience in Pan-Asian cuisine, preferably within a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the Chef de Cuisine in managing the daily operations of the Pan-Asian kitchen

- Prepare and supervise the preparation of Pan-Asian dishes according to the outlets standards

- Ensure consistency, quality, taste, portioning, and presentation across all dishes

- Assist in menu development, seasonal specials, and signature dish preparation

- Supervise, guide, and train junior kitchen team members during daily operations

- Coordinate with the culinary brigade to ensure smooth preparation and timely service

- Monitor stock levels, food preparation, mise en place, wastage, and kitchen productivity

- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and HACCP compliance

- Support ordering, inventory control, food cost management, and proper storage procedures

- Step in to lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine

Requirements

- Must have strong relevant experience in Pan-Asian cuisine

- Proven experience as Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or senior culinary role in a similar concept

- Prior experience in a 5-star luxury hotel or high-end restaurant is strongly preferred

- Strong knowledge of Asian cooking techniques, ingredients, sauces, wok preparation, and modern plating

- Excellent leadership, communication, and team supervision skills

- Creative, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work well under pressure

- Good understanding of food safety, kitchen hygiene, food cost control, and operational standards

- Flexible to work according to business needs, including weekends and holidays

Benefits

- Furnished shared accommodation, including rent and limited utilities

- Airline ticket allowance every 24 months of service

- 30 days annual vacation as per Kuwait Labour Law

- Arabic language allowance for eligible work days

- Local government medical insurance and workmens compensation

- Duty meals provided

- Complimentary nights at partner hotels within the group after 90 days of service

- Fitness centre and sports facilities available at staff accommodation

- End-of-service gratuity as per Kuwait Labour Law

- Uniform laundry and dry cleaning provided

- Overtime compensated in hours

- 50% discount on F&B at select outlets, with prior booking

- No probation period for internal transfers within the hotel group; 3 months for external hires

- 15 public holidays per year

- Monthly service charge distribution based on days worked

- Sick leave after 90 days of employment, based on the applicable tiered pay schedule

- 3 months termination notice, or payment in lieu

- 48-hour work week with 2 days off per week

- Annual salary review in line with hotel policy