Junior Sous Chef - All-Day Dining Restaurant

Role Overview

Junior Sous Chef - All-Day Dining Restaurant at Four Seasons in Kuwait City.

Company Overview

Four Seasons is powered by its people—a collective of individuals committed to becoming better and treating each other with respect. Team members create exceptional experiences for guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. The company prioritizes world-class employee experience and company culture as the foundation for delivering outstanding guest experiences.

The Four Seasons location in Kuwait City is a resort-like sanctuary featuring contemporary Middle Eastern architecture, striking sculptures blended with traditional design, and award-winning leisure facilities. It is the first and only hotel in Kuwait to receive the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating. The property includes soaring rooftop restaurants, an infinity pool with air-conditioned cabanas, the city's largest guest rooms, and direct access to lush adjacent parkland. The location is minutes from Kuwait City's malls and souks.

Role Purpose

Lead and support the all-day dining kitchen team to maintain Four Seasons' exceptional culinary standards while ensuring food safety compliance, team development, and seamless collaboration with senior culinary leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision & Team Leadership

• Supervise and lead the kitchen team in accordance with Four Seasons service culture, standards, and operating procedures.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment while promoting strong interdepartmental relationships.
• Support employee development through training, coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Take an active role in culinary training and skill development within the kitchen.

Food Quality & Safety

• Ensure consistent food quality by monitoring taste, presentation, temperature, portioning, and adherence to standard recipes.
• Maintain strict compliance with HACCP standards and all food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Monitor food quality upon receiving and assist in maintaining proper inventory controls.

Culinary Strategy & Operations

• Collaborate with the Executive Sous Chef on menu development, seasonal offerings, and restaurant promotions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within an all-day dining, multi-cuisine restaurant, preferably in a luxury hotel environment.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisines, food preparation techniques, and kitchen operations.
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, hygiene, and sanitation standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and develop a diverse culinary team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and remain composed under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Excellent verbal communication skills in English.

Additional Information

Contract & Schedule

• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and extended hours when business demands require.

Benefits

• Full board one bedroom accommodation in a high quality, well-resourced compound.
• Complimentary nights at Four Seasons Hotels worldwide.
• Regular social and sporting events.
• Paid home leave tickets.
• Quality employee meals.
• Transportation to and from work.
• Free Wi-Fi in accommodation and employee transportation buses.

Work Authorization

• Hotel will apply for work authorization for the successful candidate.