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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the minimum wage for restaurant workers in Bahrain in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, the minimum wage for Bahraini nationals in private sector restaurant roles is 300 BHD per month as of 2026, with overtime paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 8 hours daily. Expatriate restaurant workers have no statutory minimum but contracts must specify at least 250 BHD monthly plus accommodation.
What work permit requirements apply for non-Bahraini restaurant job applicants in 2026?
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority requires a valid work permit sponsored by the restaurant employer, costing 200 BHD for a 2-year validity, with medical fitness and security clearance completed within 30 days of arrival. Applications must be submitted via the LMRA online portal before starting employment.
What education and experience are needed for restaurant jobs in Bahrain?
The Ministry of Labour and Social Development requires a high school certificate or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant experience for waiter or kitchen roles, with food safety certification mandatory for all food handlers. No degree is needed for entry-level positions but 2 years experience is required for supervisory roles.
What documents are required to apply for restaurant jobs in Bahrain?
Applicants must submit a valid passport, recent passport photos, educational certificates attested by the Bahraini embassy, and a medical report from an approved center to the employer for LMRA work permit processing. Police clearance certificate is also mandatory for all non-Bahraini applicants.
