Head Chef – Luxury Restaurant in Riyadh

About the role

A leading luxury hospitality group is seeking an experienced Head Chef to join a high‑end restaurant in Riyadh. The role involves overseeing all culinary operations, managing the kitchen team, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations and kitchen activities.
• Lead, manage, and develop the kitchen team.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and execution.
• Develop and refine menus in line with the French‑Mediterranean concept.
• Manage food costs, stock control, purchasing, and kitchen budgets.
• Monitor kitchen performance and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Collaborate with restaurant management to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or Executive Sous Chef within a high‑end or luxury restaurant environment.
• Strong expertise in French and/or Mediterranean cuisine.
• Previous experience in fine dining or internationally recognised hospitality concepts.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations, food cost control, and menu development.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Creative, passionate, and hands‑on approach to culinary operations.
• International hospitality experience preferred; GCC experience an advantage.

What we offer

• Opportunity to join a prestigious luxury dining concept in Riyadh.
• Professional and international working environment.
• Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience.