Sous Chef (Caffe Style)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and responsible Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced café environment. The ideal candidate will take ownership of kitchen performance, ensure high-quality food production, and manage the kitchen team to deliver consistent standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Key Responsibilities:
• Support the Head Chef in managing all bakery operations within the Central Kitchen (CK)
• Oversee daily production of bakery items (bread, pastries, desserts) ensuring consistency and quality
• Ensure all recipes and SOPs are followed accurately across production
• Monitor product quality, taste, presentation, and shelf life
• Plan and manage production schedules based on store demand and forecasts
• Supervise and train bakery staff to maintain high performance and skill development
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and municipality (Baladiya) regulations
• Control wastage and optimize ingredient usage to reduce cost
• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams for raw materials availability
• Maintain proper storage, labeling, and stock rotation (FIFO) practices
• Support new product development and seasonal menu items
• Handle equipment maintenance follow-ups and ensure proper usage

Requirements:

• Proven experience as Sous Chef or Senior Baker in a high-volume kitchen or central kitchen

• Strong knowledge of bakery production (ciabatta, artisan bread, pastries, etc.)

• Experience in managing teams and supervising production staff

• Good understanding of food safety standards and HACCP

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight production deadlines

• Strong organizational and leadership skills

• Achieve production targets with minimal wastage

• Ensure zero major food safety violations

• Support expansion by scaling bakery production efficiently

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person