Chef de Cuisine – Saudi Cuisine

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Cuisine – Saudi Cuisine to lead our culinary team and oversee the daily operations of the Saudi cuisine kitchen. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in traditional Saudi cuisine, kitchen management, menu execution, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Saudi cuisine kitchen and daily culinary operations.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of authentic Saudi dishes according to established standards.
• Develop and maintain recipes, menus, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Supervise, train, and motivate the culinary team to achieve high performance.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance.
• Monitor food costs, portion control, waste, and kitchen expenses.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation, ordering, and receiving of ingredients.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient service and guest satisfaction.
• Introduce improvements and innovative ideas while preserving the authenticity of Saudi cuisine.

Required profile

• Minimum 5–7 years of culinary experience with strong focus on Saudi cuisine.
• Proven experience in a Chef de Cuisine or senior culinary leadership role.
• Excellent knowledge of traditional Saudi dishes, ingredients, and cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management abilities.
• Good knowledge of food cost control, inventory, and kitchen operations.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced culinary environment.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Required skills

• Traditional Saudi cuisine expertise
• Food safety and HACCP compliance
• Food cost control and inventory management