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 Cleaning Staff Jobs in Bahrain?
As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, the minimum wage for cleaning staff in Bahrain is 300 BHD per month as of 2026 for Bahraini nationals in the private sector. Expatriate cleaning staff receive a minimum of 120 BHD per month plus accommodation and food allowances of 40 BHD. Overtime is paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 8 hours daily.
What visa and work permit requirements apply for expatriate cleaning staff in Bahrain?
As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, expatriates need a valid work permit sponsored by the employer, costing 100 BHD for issuance in 2026, plus a 2-year renewable residence visa at 20 BHD. The employer must obtain LMRA approval before arrival, with medical fitness test required within 30 days of entry.
What education and experience are required for cleaning staff jobs in Bahrain?
As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, no formal education is required for cleaning staff roles, but applicants must be at least 18 years old with basic Arabic or English literacy. Prior experience of 6 months in similar roles is mandatory for visa approval, verified through reference letters submitted to LMRA.
What documents are needed to apply for cleaning staff positions in Bahrain?
As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, applicants must submit a valid passport, educational certificates if any, police clearance certificate, and two passport photos along with the employment contract. All documents require attestation from the Bahrain Embassy in the home country before submission to LMRA by 31 March 2026.
