Head Chef

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, leading the kitchen team, and maintaining the restaurant’s French‑Mediterranean culinary identity.

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
• Ensure consistency across all dishes and services
• Manage food costs, stock control, purchasing, and kitchen budgets
• Monitor kitchen performance and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
• Work closely with the restaurant management team to deliver an exceptional guest experience
• Drive creativity and innovation while maintaining the restaurant's culinary identity

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 is preferred
• Previous GCC experience would be an advantage

Required skills

• Team Management
• Leadership
• Menu Development
• Kitchen Operations
• Mediterranean cuisine
• Food cost control

What we offer

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