Junior Sous Chef
Company
Confidential
Location
Riffa
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
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Job Description
Majid Al Futtaim invites you to join us in our quest to create great moments for everyone, everyday! We are the leading shopping mall, residential communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving over million visitors a year. For the past two decades, we have shaped the consumer landscape across the region, transforming the way people shop, live and play, while maintaining a strong sustainability track record and the largest mall in the world to attain LEED Gold EBOM Certification. We have over 40, team members in 15 international markets representing over nationalities – all keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy being BOLD, PASSIONATE and TOGETHER, then Majid Al Futtaim is the destination for you.
Junior Sous Chef
Job Purpose
Responsible for managing the kitchen operations for the assigned cinema site and leading the culinary team. This person is accountable for the kitchen's inventory; financials including food cost, consumables; training and development of the culinary team; food & hygiene and health & safety, to deliver consistent quality, whilst enhancing customer experience.
Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities
• Supervision, development and performance management of all culinary staff.
• Maintain good morale within the kitchen to promote a successful team.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Executive Chef to review business and customer feedback for the week, and plan kitchen operations, staffing, training, development, menu development, and any upcoming events for the following week.
• Maintain the cleanliness, food handling and food safety regulations on a daily basis
• To ensure smooth daily operations and food quality consistent with VOX Standards.
• Inspection of food stores and individual sections of the kitchen to maintain MEP and First In First Out stock rotation systems.
• Ensure staff personal hygiene standards are met and maintained.
• Maintain a logbook for the kitchen, outlining the duties and tasks for the following day, Mise En Place, any issues or upcoming events and trainings.
• To offer alternatives or make necessary changes to menu items, based on special dietary needs and requirements of guests.
• To ensure that preparations for food are done with the highest regard to maximum yield and minimum wastage in accordance with the food cost targets to maximize revenue.
• Ensure up-to-date product knowledge, including dietary types of all foods, plating, cooking methods. Ensure that the same product knowledge is imparted to the culinary team.
Personal Characteristics And Required Background
Skillset (job specific technical skills and behavioral competencies needed)
Personal characteristics
• NPS Scores
• Smooth kitchen operations
• Controlled food costs
• Menu engineering
Personal characteristics
• Team player
• Leadership skills and training skills.
• Communication with line staff, management and guests.
• Able to develop innovative action plans to address issues highlighted from reviews
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• Flexible approach to working hours and ability to adapt to a dynamic environment
Minimum Experience
• Computer literacy with MS Office applications and inventory systems.
• Experience in 5 star hotel chain preferred
• Minimum of 2 years working in Middle East based operation
• Experience in Sous Chef position or similar position necessary
Minimum Qualifications/education
• Internationally approved food safety certificate (HACCP preferred).
• Completed Chef training course or culinary training for minimum of 1 year.
Junior Sous Chef
Job Purpose
Responsible for managing the kitchen operations for the assigned cinema site and leading the culinary team. This person is accountable for the kitchen's inventory; financials including food cost, consumables; training and development of the culinary team; food & hygiene and health & safety, to deliver consistent quality, whilst enhancing customer experience.
Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities
• Supervision, development and performance management of all culinary staff.
• Maintain good morale within the kitchen to promote a successful team.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Executive Chef to review business and customer feedback for the week, and plan kitchen operations, staffing, training, development, menu development, and any upcoming events for the following week.
• Maintain the cleanliness, food handling and food safety regulations on a daily basis
• To ensure smooth daily operations and food quality consistent with VOX Standards.
• Inspection of food stores and individual sections of the kitchen to maintain MEP and First In First Out stock rotation systems.
• Ensure staff personal hygiene standards are met and maintained.
• Maintain a logbook for the kitchen, outlining the duties and tasks for the following day, Mise En Place, any issues or upcoming events and trainings.
• To offer alternatives or make necessary changes to menu items, based on special dietary needs and requirements of guests.
• To ensure that preparations for food are done with the highest regard to maximum yield and minimum wastage in accordance with the food cost targets to maximize revenue.
• Ensure up-to-date product knowledge, including dietary types of all foods, plating, cooking methods. Ensure that the same product knowledge is imparted to the culinary team.
Personal Characteristics And Required Background
Skillset (job specific technical skills and behavioral competencies needed)
Personal characteristics
• NPS Scores
• Smooth kitchen operations
• Controlled food costs
• Menu engineering
Personal characteristics
• Team player
• Leadership skills and training skills.
• Communication with line staff, management and guests.
• Able to develop innovative action plans to address issues highlighted from reviews
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• Flexible approach to working hours and ability to adapt to a dynamic environment
Minimum Experience
• Computer literacy with MS Office applications and inventory systems.
• Experience in 5 star hotel chain preferred
• Minimum of 2 years working in Middle East based operation
• Experience in Sous Chef position or similar position necessary
Minimum Qualifications/education
• Internationally approved food safety certificate (HACCP preferred).
• Completed Chef training course or culinary training for minimum of 1 year.
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What is the minimum wage for restaurant servers in Bahrain in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, the minimum wage for restaurant servers in Bahrain is BHD 300 per month as of January 2026 for Bahraini nationals in the private sector. Expatriate workers in restaurants must receive at least BHD 250 per month plus overtime at 1.25 times the hourly rate for hours beyond 48 per week. Employers must deposit salaries into bank accounts by the 10th of each month.
How do I obtain a work permit for restaurant jobs in Bahrain as a foreigner in 2026?
Foreign nationals require a work permit from the Labour Market Regulatory Authority valid for two years at a fee of BHD 200, sponsored by a licensed restaurant employer. The permit must be applied for within 30 days of arrival on a visit visa, with medical fitness tests completed at approved centers costing BHD 50. Renewal requires a valid employment contract and no outstanding violations.
What education and experience are needed for chef positions in Bahrain restaurants?
The Ministry of Labour and Social Development requires chefs to hold at least a secondary school certificate plus two years of documented restaurant kitchen experience for visa approval. A recognized culinary diploma reduces the experience requirement to one year, with all qualifications verified through the National Qualifications Framework by December 2026.
What documents are required to apply for restaurant jobs in Bahrain?
Applicants must submit a valid passport, attested educational certificates, a medical report from a Bahrain-approved center, and a police clearance certificate issued within the last six months. The Labour Market Regulatory Authority requires the employment contract and employer commercial registration copy to be uploaded via their online portal before the work permit is issued.
