Executive Sous Chef - Kuwait

We are hiring experienced Executive Sous Chef for a reputed restaurant group in Kuwait. Key Responsibilities - Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction. - Support the Executive Chef in achieving departmental and business goals. - Develop menus while maintaining food cost control. - Prepare and manage operating budgets and monitor expenses. - Manage labor costs, productivity, and scheduling. - Recruit, train, coach, and develop kitchen staff. - Conduct employee orientation, performance reviews, and cross-training. - Manage inventory, purchasing, stock control, and waste reduction. - Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations. - Maintain recipe databases and standard recipes. - Conduct culinary training on menu items and food knowledge. - Coordinate with multiple departments and stakeholders. - Update SOPs, monitor cross-functional projects, and coordinate POS updates. - Analyze menu performance and improve sales of underperforming dishes. - Monitor staffing requirements and manpower allocation. - Conduct recipe audits and shelf-life validation. - Support QA initiatives and continuous improvement. - Lead Area Chef meetings in the absence of the Executive Chef. - Participate in new product development and R&D projects. - Monitor culinary KPIs and analyze P&L reports. - Conduct employee performance reviews and improvement plans. - Coordinate maintenance with facilities teams. - Perform regular food tastings and branch visits to ensure consistency and operational excellence. Attractive Salary + Benefits