Chef de Cuisine Moroccan Cuisine

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	نوع العقد	دوام كامل
	طبيعة الوظيفة	بالموقع
	الموقع	الرياض

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About the Role

Accor is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine specializing in Moroccan Cuisine for the Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh. This full-time role involves leading the authentic North African culinary offerings and overseeing daily kitchen operations for Moroccan culinary concepts. The position requires a master of authentic Moroccan techniques and flavors, combined with strong leadership and operational discipline within a 5-star property in Riyadh.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute authentic Moroccan menus, including traditional Tagines, Couscous, Pastilla, Mezza, pastries, and banquet offerings.
Preserve authentic Maghrebi flavor profiles while applying modern 5-star plating and presentation standards.
Conduct regular menu engineering and seasonal refreshes in line with guest preferences, market trends, and Accor brand guidelines.
Lead live-cooking stations, private dining experiences, and special Moroccan culinary promotions.
Direct daily kitchen operations, prep work, and service execution to ensure seamless timing and consistent dish quality.
Establish precise standardized recipe sheets, yield charts, and picture specifications for all dishes.
Manage kitchen staffing schedules, station assignments, and operational workflows to optimize labor efficiency.
Oversee raw ingredient receiving, storage, and inventory, ensuring authentic Moroccan spices and specialist ingredients are sourced to standard.
Enforce strict compliance with Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) regulations, HACCP protocols, and Accor Food Safety standards.
Conduct daily hygiene inspections of workstations, cold storage, equipment, and personal grooming across the culinary team.
Supervise temperature controls, food labeling, rotation (FIFO), and allergen management protocols.
Manage kitchen food costs to meet targeted budgets without compromising culinary quality or portions.
Monitor daily food waste, portion controls, and yield management to minimize operational loss.
Assist the Executive Chef in annual operating budgets, menu pricing strategies, and equipment capex planning.
Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
Conduct regular culinary workshops on traditional Moroccan cooking techniques, spice blending, and slow-cooking methods for junior chefs.
Support national talent development and Saudization initiatives through targeted operational mentoring and career planning.

Qualifications and Experience

Demonstrated experience as a Chef de Cuisine, specifically with Moroccan cuisine.
A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience in a culinary leadership role.
In-depth knowledge of authentic Moroccan techniques, flavors, and spice profiles.
Proven leadership skills in managing kitchen operations and staff.
Strong financial acumen for managing food costs and budgets.
Familiarity with 5-star hotel operational standards and Accor brand guidelines.

Operational Standards

The role requires strict adherence to hygiene and food safety standards, including SFDA regulations, HACCP protocols, and Accor Food Safety guidelines. The Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, authenticity, presentation, and hygiene across all Moroccan culinary concepts.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based at the Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh. The Chef de Cuisine will work within a dynamic culinary team, contributing to a high-performance kitchen environment focused on delivering authentic North African culinary experiences.