Sous Chef (Staff Cafeteria), Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh

The Role of the Sous Chef (Non-Management)

As a Sous Chef, you play a key operational role within the culinary team, supporting the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in delivering exceptional food quality and consistency across your assigned outlet or function. While this is not a senior management position, it carries significant responsibility in overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring smooth service execution.

Your primary responsibility is to support and supervise food preparation within your designated area, ensuring the highest standards of taste, presentation, and quality are consistently maintained. You will guide and assist Chef de Parties, Demi Chefs, and Commis Chefs, ensuring efficient workflow and timely service delivery.

In addition to food production, you will help monitor portion control, minimize waste, and maintain cost awareness within your section. Maintaining strict adherence to health, hygiene, and safety standards is essential. This includes proper food storage, cleanliness, sanitation procedures, and compliance with HACCP and local regulations.

You will collaborate closely with the broader culinary team during service periods, special events, and banquet functions. Your ability to lead by example, communicate clearly, and remain composed under pressure will contribute to a positive and productive kitchen environment.

As a Sous Chef, your culinary skills, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence will ensure that every dish leaving the kitchen reflects the quality and standards of Four Seasons.

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh enjoys a prime location in the heart of the capital, within the iconic 99-storey Kingdom Tower. Situated at one of the city’s most prestigious addresses, the hotel offers exceptional proximity to key business districts, shopping centres, and cultural attractions.

The property features 276 spacious and light-filled rooms, including 39 luxurious suites.

Areas of Responsibility: Food & Beverage Outlets and Catering

Food & Beverage

The hotel offers three exceptional restaurant venues with a combined seating capacity of 250 guests.

Our event facilities include a Ballroom and multiple Meeting Rooms totaling 7,213 square meters (77,640 square feet), making the hotel an ideal venue for conferences, weddings, and large-scale events.

Spa & Wellness

Our world-class spa features 8 treatment rooms for male guests and 1 exclusive treatment room for female guests, along with premium wellness facilities and a fully equipped fitness centre.

The Spa department consists of 25 dedicated colleagues committed to delivering exceptional service.

Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant culinary experience (Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie background)

• Proven experience operating and maintaining kitchen equipment

• Confident and safe handling of knives and kitchen tools

• Good command of spoken and written English

• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)

• Ability to supervise and support junior kitchen staff

• Ability to run a section independently when required

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Good organizational and communication skills

• Cost awareness and portion control understanding

• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Team player with a positive and adaptable attitude

Desirable Qualifications:

• Level 2 or 3 Food Safety Certification

• Health & Safety Certification

• Culinary diploma, NVQ Level 2, or equivalent qualification

What to Expect (Locals):

• Competitive net salary in a tax-free environment

• Competitive housing allowance

• Transportation allowance

• 21 days annual vacation

• 10 public holidays per year

• Paid home leave ticket

• Complimentary employee meals

• Medical insurance

• Life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Worldwide complimentary room nights with Four Seasons

• Laundry/dry cleaning provided for work attire

• Growth & development opportunities.

What to Expect (Expats):

• Competitive net salary in a tax-free environment

• Housing & Transportation provided from the hotel.

• 21 days annual vacation

• 10 public holidays per year

• Paid home leave ticket

• Complimentary employee meals

• Medical insurance

• Life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Worldwide complimentary room nights with Four Seasons

• Laundry/dry cleaning provided for work attire

• Growth & development opportunities