About this role
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Role: | Jr Sous Chef |
Location: | Bahrain Surf Park, Bilaj Al Jazayer |
Reporting to: | Head Chef & Sous 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.
As a Junior Sous Chef, you play a key supporting
role within the kitchen brigade. You assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef in
daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality,
consistency, hygiene, and efficiency. You help lead sections of the kitchen, support
service execution, and act as a role model for junior team members while
continuing to develop your leadership and culinary skills. |
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Kitchen Operations . Assist in the preparation, cooking, and
presentation of dishes to established standards . Support daily kitchen operations and service
execution . Ensure consistency in food quality, portioning,
and presentation . Supervise specific kitchen sections when required . Assist senior chefs in mise en place planning and
production control 2 Team Leadership . Supervise and guide Commis Chefs and kitchen
stewards during service . Support training and on-the-job coaching of junior
team members . Ensure smooth workflow within assigned sections . Lead by example in maintaining discipline,
hygiene, and professionalism . Assist in delegating tasks during busy service
periods[i] 3 Food Safety & Hygiene . Always follow and enforce food safety and hygiene
standards . Maintain cleanliness and organisation of assigned
work areas . Ensure proper food handling, storage, and
labelling procedures . Support HACCP compliance and kitchen safety
procedures . Report any food safety risks or equipment issues
immediately 4 Inventory & Cost Control . Assist in stock rotation and proper storage of
ingredients . Minimize waste through correct portioning and
preparation techniques . Support stock checks and inventory control
processes . Ensure efficient use of ingredients and kitchen
resources . Report on shortages, wastage, or quality concerns 5 Menu Execution & Development Support . Assist in implementing menu items according to
recipes and standards . Support testing and development of new dishes . Ensure consistency across all menu items during
service . Provide feedback on dishes and operational
improvements . Help maintain recipe accuracy and standardization 6 Health, Safety & Compliance · Maintain strong knowledge of health and safety procedures |
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..
Requirements
Qualifications | ü Relevant
culinary qualification, diploma, or certification in Professional Cookery,
Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or a related field (preferred but not essential) ü Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage (other languages preferred but not essential) |
Experience | ü Proven
experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or Senior Chef de Partie in a
luxury hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant ü Experience
managing teams in a fast-paced environment |
Professional Skills & Attributes | ü Strong
leadership and team development skills ü Strong
culinary, leadership, and problem-solving skills ü Strong
organisational and time-management skills ü Strong
understanding of food costing, inventory control, and kitchen operations ü Excellent
communication skills (Both English and Arabic speaking required) ü Strong
attention to detail ü Ability
to remain calm and effective under pressure ü Proficiency
in kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office |
Personal
Qualities | ü Positive,
proactive and hands-on approach ü Passion
for delivering memorable guest experiences ü Inclusive
and people-focused mindset ü Resilient,
adaptable and solution-oriented ü Strong
sense of ownership and accountability ü Passion
for culinary excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement |
Benefits
Benefits and Perks
- Attractive remuneration package
with opportunity to grow
- An amazing
unique work environment a few meters from the beach
- Work alongside
a dynamic, qualified and multicultural team
- Opportunity to
use facilities and surf regularly in state-of-the-art Wave
Garden Wave pool
- Uniform:
protective Chef Jacket, Trouser & Kitchen Safety Shoes
- Share the
stoke & health benefits of surfing with an island nation new to
the sport
- Join a new
exciting growing industry
- Medical
insurance, holiday allowance (as per Bahraini Law)
- Staff
discounts
- Performance
bonus
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