Executive Chef - Luxury Hotel

About the role

SO/ is a collection of hotels rooted in fashion, making its stylish debut on the global hotel scene in 2011. It is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary direction of SO/ Jeddah, driving culinary excellence across all venues, inspiring a high-performing team and delivering strong commercial and operational results.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the culinary vision and strategy across restaurants, bars, events and in-room dining
• Curate innovative, trend-driven menus reflecting the SO/ lifestyle and local culture
• Deliver quality, creativity and consistency across all culinary offerings
• Inspire, mentor and develop a world-class culinary team
• Stay ahead of dining trends and partner with Food & Beverage leadership to drive revenue
• Oversee kitchen operations, productivity and service across all outlets
• Manage food costs, inventory and profitability while maintaining premium quality
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and compliance with brand and regulatory requirements

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a luxury hotel, lifestyle brand or destination dining concept
• Leadership track record of building and developing culinary teams
• Experience leading multi-outlet operations and high-volume dining environments
• Understanding of the Saudi market, local tastes and halal culinary requirements
• Pre-opening experience in luxury hospitality is highly desirable

Required skills

• Menu development and culinary innovation
• Food cost control, budget management and profitability
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP and quality standards
• Communication and stakeholder management

What we offer

• Opportunities to progress within a global family of brands
• Healthcare, competitive salary and extra perks across the Ennismore family of brands
• Learning and development opportunities