Junior Sous Chef

About Slice of Life Pizza

Slice of Life Pizza is an established restaurant brand originating from Taylor, Michigan, known for its neighborhood-style casual pizza dining. The company prides itself on serving top-quality ingredients, a variety of classic and specialty pizzas, and delivering friendly service within a relaxed atmosphere. As the business expands internationally, it maintains its high standards and authentic recipes. The new outlet in Doha, Qatar offers a vibrant environment for culinary skill development amid busy guest service.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team in Doha on a full-time, onsite basis. This role involves assisting in the preparation and cooking of food items such as pizzas, sauces, toppings, and appetizers while ensuring consistent quality and attractive presentation. The Junior Sous Chef supports daily kitchen operations, oversees line functioning during service, coordinates workflow among team members, and contributes to inventory management including portion control and stock rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food elements, particularly focussing on pizza and appetizers, maintaining high-quality standards.
• Assist in managing line operations during service hours to ensure proper flow and timely delivery.
• Support inventory tracking, proper portioning, and stock rotation to minimize waste.
• Adhere strictly to food safety, hygiene, and handling regulations.
• Help train and guide junior kitchen staff members.
• Maintain cleanliness and organized working conditions throughout the kitchen.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and Sous Chef on menu delivery, special dishes, and process improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Prior professional experience in a kitchen, ideally with emphasis on hot line or pizza-focused casual dining environments.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, hygiene practices, and correct ingredient handling and storage.
• Ability to perform efficiently under pressure during high-volume service periods and coordinate teamwork.
• Good communication skills with capacity to follow instructions and mentor junior colleagues.
• Attention to detail regarding food presentation, consistent portion sizes, and recipe adherence.
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and holidays as per restaurant operations.
• Preferred qualifications include a culinary diploma or relevant training; experience as a Commis Chef or equivalent is advantageous.
• Exposure to international or multicultural kitchen environments, especially those focusing on pizza or Italian cuisine, is beneficial.