Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef


Company
Confidential
Location
Riffa
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via Bahrain Jobs Expertini

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q What is the minimum wage for Security Guard Jobs in Bahrain?
As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, the minimum wage for security guards in Bahrain is BHD 300 per month for Bahraini nationals as of January 2026, with overtime paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 8 hours daily. Expatriate security guards must receive at least BHD 250 monthly plus accommodation allowance of BHD 50.
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As per the Labour Market Regulatory Authority, foreign security guards require an LMRA work permit valid for 2 years costing BHD 200, sponsored by a licensed security company with no-objection certificate from the Ministry of Interior. Applications must be submitted online via LMRA portal before arrival, with medical fitness test completed within 30 days of entry.
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As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, security guards need a high school certificate or equivalent plus 6 months of relevant experience, or completion of a 40-hour approved training course from a Bahrain Institute of Hospitality and Tourism center by June 2026. No prior criminal record is mandatory with police clearance issued within 3 months.
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As per the Labour Market Regulatory Authority, applicants must submit passport valid for 6 months, educational certificates attested by Bahrain Embassy, experience letters, and medical report from approved centers costing BHD 30. Police clearance and 2 passport photos are required for the LMRA work permit application submitted by the employer.
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