Sous Chef – Central Kitchen

About the role

Kitopi is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to lead a section of its central kitchen operations. You will ensure food quality, consistency, and safety while supporting purchasing, stock rotation, and labeling processes. This role is pivotal in maintaining the high standards of Kitopi’s multi‑brand restaurant portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Manage stock levels, ordering, and portion controls to minimize waste.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, guaranteeing food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Lead and direct kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, ensuring efficient task execution.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, maintaining taste, texture, and visual standards.
• Maintain proper storage, labeling, and rotation of food items.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including cleanliness and safe cooking practices.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of one or more cuisines, especially Italian and Indian; knowledge of Lebanese, Mexican, Bakery, Oriental, International, and butchery is a plus.
• Excellent communication and management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, technology‑driven kitchen environment.

Required skills