Sous Chef
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Role: | Sous Chef |
Location: | Bahrain Surf Park, Bilaj Al Jazayer |
Reporting to: | Head Chef |
YOU ARE PART OF WHAT WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
Our Vision at Bahrain Surf Park is to bring surfing to the nation, and
develop passion for health, wellbeing and fun through Waves for All. We will attract visitors from all continents,
growing Bahrain’s surf and beach culture, and act as a catalyst to establish
Bahrain not only as the Premier Surf Destination of the Middle East, but as a
leading destination for fun - with Water, Waves and Surfing at our core.
We will create smiles, happiness, and wellbeing
through safe fun activities for all backgrounds, abilities and generations, now
and into the future.
Leading from the
front, you will support the Head Chef in managing the day-to-day kitchen
operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency,
hygiene, and efficiency. You will lead and motivate the kitchen brigade,
maintain operational excellence, and work collaboratively with other
departments to deliver exceptional dining experiences aligned with Bahrain
Surf Park's vision, mission, and values. |
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Kitchen Operations · Assist in planning, organizing, and
supervising all kitchen activities · Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of
the Head Chef · Assist the Head Chef with staff training and
onboarding · Support kitchen scheduling when required 2 Team Leadership · Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff · Plan and allocate team workload effectively 3 Food Safety & Hygiene · Ensure compliance with food safety,
sanitation, and hygiene regulations · Conduct daily hygiene and food safety
checks · Monitor food temperatures and
critical control points · Ensure all cleaning schedules are completed
and documented 4 Inventory & Cost Control · Assist with inventory management, purchasing,
and stock control · Ensure proper use and maintenance of kitchen
equipment · Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency
and cost savings · Monitor portion control to achieve food cost
targets · Verify deliveries and ensure product
quality meets specifications 5 Menu Execution & Development Support · Assist in menu planning, recipe development,
and seasonal promotions · Develop and standardize recipes 6 Health, Safety & Compliance · Maintain strong knowledge of health and safety procedures |
Qualifications | · Relevant culinary
qualification, diploma, or certification in Professional Cookery, Culinary
Arts, Hospitality, or a related field (preferred but not essential) · Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage (other languages preferred but not
essential) |
Experience | · Proven experience as
a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or Senior Chef de Partie in a luxury hotel,
resort, or high-volume restaurant · Experience managing
teams in a fast-paced environment |
Professional Skills & Attributes | · Strong leadership and
team development skills · Strong culinary,
leadership, and problem-solving skills · Strong organisational
and time-management skills · Strong understanding
of food costing, inventory control, and kitchen operations · Excellent
communication skills (Both English and Arabic speaking required) · Strong attention to
detail · Ability to remain
calm and effective under pressure · Proficiency in
kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office |
Personal Qualities |
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Benefits and Perks
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HOW YOU DO IT:
Our Team Culture depends on all our team pulling together, and
competencies and behaviours matter. Through our performance appraisal process, the Senior Management Team at
Bahrain Surf Park is committed to supporting you to behave and perform
according to our values.
Waves for All:
We are inclusive in everything we
do. We nurture everyone from the
complete novice to expert surfer and all in between. We do this with equal
respect for everyone, and without judgement. We champion diversity. We have
integrity and are genuine. We do what we
say we will do and do it in a way that aligns with our values – every minute of
every day. We deliver ‘Waves for all’
through positive interactions with our guests and strive to get it right first time.
Bringing the Aloha Spirit to Bahrain:
We love and respect Hawaii - the birthplace of surfing
- and we embrace their Aloha Spirit in everything we do. Our positive
work environment and culture embodies at its core a unique, nurturing and
compassionate essence which promotes kindness, understanding & harmony
among people, regardless of their background or beliefs.
Vitality:
We support each other because everyone matters. People are our business, define who we are
and what we are. We care. We work
collaboratively as one team, sharing ideas, knowledge and insight to achieve
our common purpose. We have the knowledge, skills, enthusiasm and passion to
make a difference to everyone around us. We do things ‘The BSP Way’. We
recruit with Attitude in Mind. Our people-centric culture drives everything we
do, and underpins the way our guests feel about us, resulting in our ultimate
business success.
We Strive for Excellence:
We do everything to the best of our ability and never
accept second best. Our first priority is SAFETY. We are resourceful and create the best
possible experience for our guests and our BSP team. We look for new ways of doing things, embrace
change and overcome difficulties through Teamwork and open and honest
communication.
Creating Smiles:
Everything we do and how we do it is about creating
safe and memorable experiences for our guests. We are a SMILE FACTORY! J Our passion is to ensure everyone who visits
Bahrain Surf Park has THE BEST experience and shares the joy with their friends
and family, and wants to return again and again… and again..