Head Chef

About the role

Mathaqat Foods Company is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join our team and lead the kitchen operations of our Lebanese restaurant concept in Al Khobar. We seek a strong culinary professional with hands‑on experience in Lebanese and Arabic cuisine, excellent kitchen leadership skills, and a passion for delivering authentic flavours and consistently high‑quality food.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily kitchen operations.
• Develop and maintain authentic Lebanese and Arabic menus and recipes.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff.
• Manage kitchen scheduling and staff performance.
• Monitor food preparation and ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation.
• Control food costs, waste, and inventory.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure quality ingredients and timely deliveries.
• Introduce new dishes and support menu development and promotions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Work closely with management and front‑of‑house teams to ensure an excellent guest experience.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Senior Chef in a Lebanese or Arabic restaurant.
• Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience in Lebanese cuisine.
• Excellent knowledge of Arabic cuisine, traditional cooking techniques, mezze, grills, hot & cold dishes.
• Strong leadership and team‑management skills.
• Good understanding of food costing, inventory control, and portion management.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume restaurant environment.
• Culinary diploma or professional culinary training is an advantage.
• Candidates currently based in Saudi Arabia are preferred.

Required skills

• HACCP
• Food safety
• Hygiene
• Sanitation
• Food costing
• Inventory control
• Portion management