Sous Chef

About the role

Kitopi is seeking a full‑time Sous Chef to join its kitchen team in the Capital Governorate, Bahrain. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will help manage daily kitchen operations, ensure food quality and safety, and support the delivery of consistent brand experiences across its outlets.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in overseeing food preparation, cooking, and plating according to brand standards and recipes.
• Lead, train and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring stations are organized and workflow is efficient during service.
• Monitor order flow, manage multiple orders during peak periods, and maintain consistency under pressure.
• Support inventory checks, ingredient usage, and contribute to continuous improvement of kitchen processes.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a senior kitchen role such as Sous Chef, preferably in a high‑volume or branded environment.
• Strong leadership and team‑building abilities, with a focus on training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills to prioritize tasks during busy service periods.
• Effective communication skills for coordination with chefs, service teams, and management.

Required skills

• Food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating.
• Station management and inventory support.
• Adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Equipment handling in a commercial kitchen.