Executive Chef

About the Role

SO/ Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary direction for SO/ Jeddah. This full-time role is based in Makkah, with operations spanning Jeddah and Makkah. The Executive Chef will be responsible for developing dining experiences, ensuring culinary excellence across all venues, and leading a culinary team while achieving operational and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary vision and strategy for all restaurants, bars, events, and in-room dining services.
• Develop innovative and current menus that align with the SO/ brand and local culture.
• Ensure consistent quality and creativity across all culinary offerings.
• Mentor and develop the culinary team.
• Drive culinary innovation by monitoring dining trends and guest preferences.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership to create dining experiences that generate revenue.
• Oversee kitchen operations, productivity, and service standards across all outlets.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and profitability while maintaining quality.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the culinary team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a luxury hotel, lifestyle brand, or destination dining concept.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a history of building and developing culinary teams.
• Expertise in menu development, culinary innovation, and creating dining experiences.
• Solid financial acumen, including experience managing food costs, budgets, and profitability.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and quality standards.
• Interest in culinary trends and guest-centric experiences.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of the Saudi market, local tastes, and halal culinary requirements.
• Experience leading multi-outlet operations and high-volume dining environments.
• Pre-opening experience within luxury hospitality is preferred.

Required Experience

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in a similar role within the luxury hospitality sector.

Work Type

This is a full-time position.

Application Process

Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.