2 927 Chef jobs in Bahrain
Apprentice Chef - Culinary Arts
Posted 19 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation and cooking of various dishes according to established recipes and standards.
- Learn and practice various cooking techniques, including chopping, sautéing, grilling, and baking.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation, ensuring adherence to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and report any shortages to the Head Chef.
- Participate in daily kitchen operations, including mise en place, service execution, and post-service cleanup.
- Assist with receiving and storing food supplies, ensuring proper rotation and quality control.
- Gain knowledge of different ingredients, their uses, and seasonality.
- Support the culinary team in executing banquets, events, and regular menu service.
- Follow instructions from senior chefs and contribute positively to the kitchen team dynamic.
- Undertake training and development activities as required by the apprenticeship program.
- A genuine passion for cooking and a strong desire to build a career in the culinary arts.
- Previous experience in a kitchen environment (e.g., as a kitchen assistant) is advantageous but not essential.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a demanding environment.
- Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
- Basic understanding of food safety principles.
- Must be physically fit and able to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights.
- Punctual, reliable, and possesses a strong work ethic.
- Completion of secondary education is preferred.
Head Chef / Executive Sous Chef
Posted 19 days ago
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Key responsibilities include creating innovative and appealing menus that align with the establishment's brand and target market, sourcing high-quality ingredients, and managing supplier relationships. You will oversee all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation, ensuring adherence to strict quality and consistency standards. The Head Chef / Executive Sous Chef will manage and mentor the kitchen brigade, providing training and development to foster a positive and productive work environment. This includes scheduling, performance management, and ensuring team adherence to all safety and sanitation regulations. You will be responsible for cost control, including managing food budgets, minimizing waste, and optimizing inventory levels. Maintaining impeccable kitchen hygiene and safety standards, including compliance with all health regulations, is paramount. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will also play a key role in engaging with guests, gathering feedback, and continuously striving to exceed expectations. A deep understanding of diverse culinary techniques and flavor profiles is essential. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or equivalent professional certification, with a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in professional kitchens, including at least 3 years in a senior culinary leadership role (Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or equivalent). Proven experience in menu development, costing, and inventory management is required. Excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices is essential. Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills are paramount. If you are a culinary visionary with a passion for creating memorable dining experiences and leading a talented kitchen team, we encourage you to apply.
Sous Chef
Posted 4 days ago
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About Calo
Calo launched in Bahrain in November of 2019. We are on a mission to make healthy, easy food accessible through technology. Our team is dedicated to providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food.
Role OverviewWe are looking for a Sous Chef to join our Calo Black project, working closely with the Head Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations. This includes menu planning, ensuring food quality and consistency, managing kitchen staff, and monitoring inventory and ordering. Candidates should have a strong à la carte background and be able to lead a pivotal role in enhancing guest experience while maintaining the highest culinary standards.
Main Responsibilities- Support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and smooth service execution.
- Supervise and coordinate with Jr. Sous Chef, Sr. CDP, CDPs, and Commis Chefs during service to ensure quality, speed, and consistency.
- Step into the Head Chef’s role during their absence, including leading service and coordinating with FOH.
- Ensure dishes are plated with creativity, precision, and consistency, maintaining Calo’s brand standards.
- Assist in menu development, seasonal specials, and recipe refinement.
- Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing to guarantee a top-tier guest experience.
- Train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen staff in cooking techniques, service discipline, and hygiene standards.
- Ensure mise en place is completed ahead of each service.
- Manage inventory, stock levels, ordering, and waste control with a focus on cost efficiency.
- Maintain strict compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
- Foster a positive and professional team culture in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- 6–8 years of culinary experience, including at least 2 years as Sous Chef or strong Jr. Sous Chef in a dine-in, à la carte, or fine casual dining restaurant.
- Strong background in plating, modern presentation styles, and à la carte menu execution.
- A culinary degree or equivalent qualification is preferred.
- Currently based in the GCC region.
- Willing to relocate to Bahrain.
- Strong communication skills in English.
- Proven ability to lead a kitchen brigade and coordinate multiple stations under pressure.
- Strong knowledge of international cuisines, flavor pairings, and modern cooking techniques.
- Experience with menu planning, costing, and portion control.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, particularly during high-volume service.
- Proficient in kitchen-related systems and MS Office for ordering, inventory, and reporting.
- Calm, confident leader who thrives under pressure.
- Passionate about food and guest satisfaction.
- Strong communicator with the ability to inspire and guide the team.
- Creative yet disciplined, with a keen eye for detail in both flavor and presentation.
Sous Chef
Posted 4 days ago
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About Calo
Launched in Bahrain in November 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.
Role OverviewWe are looking for a Sous Chef to join our Calo Black project, working closely with the Head Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations. This includes assisting with menu planning, ensuring food quality and consistency, managing kitchen staff, and monitoring inventory and ordering. For this role, we are seeking candidates with a strong à la carte background. The successful candidate will leverage their culinary expertise and leadership skills to play a pivotal role in enhancing our guest experience and maintaining the highest standards.
Main Responsibilities- Support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and smooth service execution
- Supervise and coordinate with Jr. Sous Chef, Sr. CDP, CDPs, and Commis Chefs during service to ensure quality, speed, and consistency
- Step into the Head Chef’s role during their absence, including leading service and coordinating with FOH
- Ensure dishes are plated with creativity, precision, and consistency, maintaining Calo’s brand standards
- Assist in menu development, seasonal specials, and recipe refinement. Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing to guarantee a top-tier guest experience
- Train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen staff in cooking techniques, service discipline, and hygiene standards
- Ensure mise en place is completed ahead of each service
- Manage inventory, stock levels, ordering, and waste control with a focus on cost efficiency
- Maintain strict compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and food safety regulations
- Foster a positive and professional team culture in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- 6–8 years of culinary experience, including at least 2 years as Sous Chef or strong Jr. Sous Chef in a dine-in, à la carte, or fine casual dining restaurant
- Strong background in plating, modern presentation styles, and à la carte menu execution
- A culinary degree or equivalent qualification is preferred
- Currently based in the GCC region.
- Willing to relocate to Bahrain
- Strong communication skills in English
- Proven ability to lead a kitchen brigade and coordinate multiple stations under pressure
- Strong knowledge of international cuisines, flavor pairings, and modern cooking techniques
- Experience with menu planning, costing, and portion control
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, particularly during high-volume service
- Proficient in kitchen-related systems and MS Office for ordering, inventory, and reporting
- Calm, confident leader who thrives under pressure
- Passionate about food and guest satisfaction
- Strong communicator with the ability to inspire and guide the team
- Creative yet disciplined, with a keen eye for detail in both flavor and presentation
Sous Chef
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About Calo
Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We're a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.
Role overview
We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our Calo Black project, working closely with the Head Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations. This includes assisting with menu planning, ensuring food quality and consistency, managing kitchen staff, and monitoring inventory and ordering. For this role, we are seeking candidates with a strong à la carte background. The successful candidate will leverage their culinary expertise and leadership skills to play a pivotal role in enhancing our guest experience and maintaining the highest standards.
Main Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and smooth service execution.
- Supervise and coordinate with Jr. Sous Chef, Sr. CDP, CDPs, and Commis Chefs during service to ensure quality, speed, and consistency.
- Step into the Head Chef's role during their absence, including leading service and coordinating with FOH.
- Ensure dishes are plated with creativity, precision, and consistency, maintaining Calo's brand standards.
- Assist in menu development, seasonal specials, and recipe refinement.
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing to guarantee a top-tier guest experience. - Train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen staff in cooking techniques, service discipline, and hygiene standards.
- Ensure mise en place is completed ahead of each service.
- Manage inventory, stock levels, ordering, and waste control with a focus on cost efficiency.
- Maintain strict compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
- Foster a positive and professional team culture in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Ideal Candidate
Qualifications
- 6–8 years of culinary experience, including at least 2 years as Sous Chef or strong Jr. Sous Chef in a dine-in, à la carte, or fine casual dining restaurant.
- Strong background in plating, modern presentation styles, and à la carte menu execution.
- A culinary degree or equivalent qualification is preferred.
- Currently based in the GCC region.
- Willing to relocate to Bahrain
- Strong communication skills in English.
Knowledge and competency
- Proven ability to lead a kitchen brigade and coordinate multiple stations under pressure.
- Strong knowledge of international cuisines, flavor pairings, and modern cooking techniques.
- Experience with menu planning, costing, and portion control.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, particularly during high-volume service.
- Proficient in kitchen-related systems and MS Office for ordering, inventory, and reporting.
Personality
- Calm, confident leader who thrives under pressure.
- Passionate about food and guest satisfaction.
- Strong communicator with the ability to inspire and guide the team.
- Creative yet disciplined, with a keen eye for detail in both flavor and presentation.
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Sous Chef
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About Calo
Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We're a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.
Role overview
We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our Calo Black project, working closely with the Head Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations. This includes assisting with menu planning, ensuring food quality and consistency, managing kitchen staff, and monitoring inventory and ordering. For this role, we are seeking candidates with a strong à la carte background. The successful candidate will leverage their culinary expertise and leadership skills to play a pivotal role in enhancing our guest experience and maintaining the highest standards.
Main Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and smooth service execution
- Supervise and coordinate with Jr. Sous Chef, Sr. CDP, CDPs, and Commis Chefs during service to ensure quality, speed, and consistency
- Step into the Head Chef's role during their absence, including leading service and coordinating with FOH
- Ensure dishes are plated with creativity, precision, and consistency, maintaining Calo's brand standards
- Assist in menu development, seasonal specials, and recipe refinement. Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing to guarantee a top-tier guest experience
- Train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen staff in cooking techniques, service discipline, and hygiene standards
- Ensure mise en place is completed ahead of each service
- Manage inventory, stock levels, ordering, and waste control with a focus on cost efficiency
- Maintain strict compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and food safety regulations
- Foster a positive and professional team culture in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Ideal Candidate
Qualifications
- 6–8 years of culinary experience, including at least 2 years as Sous Chef or strong Jr. Sous Chef in a dine-in, à la carte, or fine casual dining restaurant
- Strong background in plating, modern presentation styles, and à la carte menu execution
- A culinary degree or equivalent qualification is preferred
- Currently based in the GCC region.
- Willing to relocate to Bahrain
- Strong communication skills in English
Knowledge and competency
- Proven ability to lead a kitchen brigade and coordinate multiple stations under pressure
- Strong knowledge of international cuisines, flavor pairings, and modern cooking techniques
- Experience with menu planning, costing, and portion control
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, particularly during high-volume service
- Proficient in kitchen-related systems and MS Office for ordering, inventory, and reporting
Personality
- Calm, confident leader who thrives under pressure
- Passionate about food and guest satisfaction
- Strong communicator with the ability to inspire and guide the team
- Creative yet disciplined, with a keen eye for detail in both flavor and presentation
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Sous Chef
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Onyx Rotana Bahrain
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Sous Chef at Onyx Rotana, located in Manama. The Sous Chef will assist in managing the kitchen operations, oversee meal preparation, ensure high-quality food standards, and monitor inventory levels. They will collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop new menu items, train kitchen staff, and maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment. Additionally, the Sous Chef will be responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Qualifications
- Culinary skills, including meal preparation and high-quality food standards
- Experience in kitchen management and inventory control
- Ability to develop new menu items and collaborate with the Executive Chef
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities
- Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
- Relevant culinary certifications or degrees are a plus
- Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial
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Sous Chef
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We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Kitchen professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.
As a Sous Chef you are responsible for the smooth operation of the main / outlet kitchen with emphasis on quality, presentation within the guidelines of the standardized menus and employee training, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as-
- Supervise the main / outlet kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotel's SOPs and standardized menu guidelines
- Monitor regular standards of production to ensure highest level of quality
- Monitor all aspects pertaining to the control of the hotel's food cost
- Participate in the drafting of concept ideas and menus for all special events and functions while encouraging all employees to put forward their ideas and utilizing them wherever practical
- Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and follow the appropriate hygiene standards as per Municipality requirements at all times
- Ensure consistent on the job training session for culinary colleagues and promote health & safety
Skills
Education, Qualifications & Experiences
You should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course and at least three years experiences in quality establishments along with excellent culinary skills. The ability to communicate well in English and a proven track of food preparation, presentation and preservation knowledge is an essential.
Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will be positively spirited and passionate about food and be committed to work together with the service team to deliver an amazing guest experiences every time. You will demonstrate energy and enthusiasm at work, be customer driven, 'hands on' and organized. You portray a strong, firm and fair effective leadership style and have proven the ability to work in a multicultural environment and under difficult condition, while possessing following additional competencies-
Understanding Hotel Operations
Effective Communication
Planning for Business
Supervising People
Understanding Differences
Supervising Operations
Teamwork
Adaptability
Customer Focus
Drive for Results
Sous Chef
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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sous Chef to work in our culinary team in Bahrain. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, leadership, and a passion for exceptional cuisine to deliver outstanding dining experiences in our prestigious hospitality establishment.
Key Responsibilities:
- · Assist daily kitchen operations to ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene.
- ·Assist in training kitchen staff to foster a collaborative and efficient working environment.
- · Coordinate with suppliers to procure fresh and high-quality ingredients while controlling food costs.
- · Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across all kitchen activities.
- · Collaborate with management to plan and implement special events and catering services.
- · Monitor inventory and maintain optimal stock levels to minimize waste.
Requirements:
- · Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior culinary role within a 4–5-star property.
- · Proven experience as a Senior Chef in a fast-paced hospitality environment and high-volume kitchen operations including standalone businesses. British/Irish restaurants is a plus.
- · Exceptional culinary skills with a deep understanding of international cuisines and contemporary trends.
- · Strong leadership and team management abilities with excellent communication skills.
- · Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
- · Knowledge of food safety legislation and health regulations (HACCP certification)
- · Creative mindset and passion for continuous learning and experimentation in the culinary field.
- · Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- · Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications are highly desirable.
- · Communicate effectively in English, both spoken and written.
Please send your CV to Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
About the Company:
Steeped in Irish family history, the very first McGettigan's Pub was opened in Ireland in 1964 on Queen Street in Dublin, by company founder Jim McGettigan. McGettigan's has grown into a global hospitality brand, seamlessly blending traditional Irish charm with a contemporary edge.
Job Type: Full-time
Sous chef
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We are hiring Sous Chef.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with the head chef to direct food preparation.
- Produces high-quality plates, considering both design and taste.
- Oversees and supervises the kitchen staff.
- Assists with menu planning, inventory, and supply management.
- Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.
- Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
- Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen's performance.
Job Requirements:
- Cooking skills
- Leadership skills
- Time-management skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team spirit.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Formal culinary training is preferred
Proven experience is required.
Ready to join immediately.
Job Type: Full-time