Senior Sous Chef – Seafood

Location: Kingdom of Bahrain
Employment Type: Full-Time
Package: Attractive Tax-Free Expatriate Package

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef – Seafood to join a premium, high-end restaurant concept in Bahrain.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in seafood preparation, modern culinary techniques, kitchen leadership, and refined presentation. This role requires a hands-on chef who can support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations while maintaining exceptional standards of quality, consistency, hygiene, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Executive Chef in managing the daily seafood kitchen operations.
Supervise the preparation and presentation of high-quality seafood dishes.
Work confidently with fresh fish, shellfish, lobster, crab, prawns, oysters, and other premium seafood products.
Ensure proper cleaning, filleting, portioning, storage, and handling of seafood.
Maintain consistent standards of taste, presentation, portion control, and food quality.
Assist in menu development, seasonal specials, and signature seafood dishes.
Supervise, train, and motivate the culinary team.
Ensure smooth and efficient service during busy operations, events, and VIP functions.
Monitor food costs, inventory, wastage, and kitchen productivity.
Coordinate with suppliers and purchasing teams to ensure the availability of fresh, premium-quality seafood.
Maintain recipe specifications, kitchen procedures, and presentation standards.
Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP requirements.
Support kitchen planning, staff scheduling, and operational improvements.
Take charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 7–10 years of professional culinary experience.
At least 3 years of experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a premium seafood restaurant, luxury hotel, beach club, or high-end dining concept.
Strong knowledge of seafood preparation, fish filleting, shellfish handling, grilling, roasting, steaming, frying, and modern plating.
Experience in Mediterranean, European, Asian, or contemporary international seafood cuisine is highly preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, and team-management skills.
Good knowledge of food costing, inventory control, portion management, and wastage reduction.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced and high-volume kitchen.
Strong understanding of international food safety and hygiene standards.
Good command of English.
Previous GCC or international experience will be an advantage.

What We Offer

Attractive tax-free salary package.
Employment visa and work permit.
Accommodation or housing allowance, depending on the final package.
Medical insurance.
Annual return air ticket.
Paid annual leave.
Duty meals and benefits as per company policy.
Opportunity to join a prestigious high-end restaurant concept in Bahrain.
Excellent career-growth opportunities within an expanding hospitality group.

Application

Interested candidates should apply with an updated CV, professional photograph, and photographs or a portfolio of signature seafood dishes.

Only candidates with relevant high-end seafood culinary experience will be shortlisted.