Chef De Cuisine ( Lebanese Cuisine )

About Shangri-La Jeddah

Shangri-La Jeddah is located on the new Jeddah Waterfront along the Red Sea, offering a luxury experience with floor-to-ceiling windows and interiors reflecting the sea and sandy beaches. The hotel features 203 rooms and suites, 17 luxury serviced apartments, and 4 restaurants and lounges, including Shang Palace. It is conveniently located near Jeddah’s popular landmarks and the Red Sea Mall, and includes 116 privately owned Burj Assila Residences.

The Role: Chef De Cuisine (Lebanese Cuisine)

The Shangri-La Group is seeking a Chef De Cuisine specializing in Lebanese Cuisine for a full-time position in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for the overall operation of the kitchen, ensuring guest satisfaction and quality while maintaining profitability. The Chef De Cuisine will also uphold hygiene and cleanliness standards to ensure food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee consistency in various kitchen preparations to ensure quality products and adherence to standard recipes.
• Place orders for necessary products for events and verify proper quality upon receipt.
• Ensure all Lebanese dishes are prepared according to established recipes and hotel standards.
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, and presentation of all dishes.
• Ensure assigned work areas have appropriate levels of par stocks and supplies based on daily production sheets, menus, and events.
• Keep all refrigeration, equipment, storage, and working areas clean and in working condition to comply with health department regulations.
• Check and control proper product storage, including portion control, especially for specific meat cuts, to maintain product quality.
• Delegate and assist in preparing food items.
• Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items required for production.
• Prepare all dishes following recipes and yield guides.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Solid experience as a Chef De Cuisine in hotels, with 5-10 years of experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to coach, train, and develop team members.
• Strong leadership, self-motivation, and excellent communication skills.

Career Development and Benefits

Shangri-La Group offers a work environment that supports personal growth and professional development. Employees benefit from structured learning pathways and opportunities to advance their craft and leadership skills. The company provides competitive benefits, recognition programs, and colleague stay/travel perks. Teams promote inclusion, respect diversity, and foster a secure environment for all.