Director of Culinary

About Rosewood AMAALA

Rosewood Hotel Group is committed to creating environments where people and places enrich one another. The company focuses on integrating deeply within each location while setting new standards for positive impact. As a collective, Rosewood aims to curate moments and honor the essence of each place. Rosewood AMAALA is located on Saudi Arabia’s west coast.

The Role of Director of Culinary

The Director of Culinary at Rosewood AMAALA will lead the resort’s culinary operations, encompassing restaurants, bars, banqueting, and in-room dining. This full-time role operates within an ultra-luxury hospitality environment, guiding a diverse culinary team to deliver dining experiences that meet Rosewood standards and support the destination’s regenerative tourism vision. The position requires 5-10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations across restaurants, bars, banquets, and in-room dining, ensuring quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.
• Champion sustainable and culturally inspired culinary experiences aligned with Rosewood’s luxury positioning and regenerative tourism vision.
• Inspire, develop, and mentor culinary teams, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
• Drive effective labor management strategies to balance operational requirements, guest expectations, and business performance.
• Manage food production budgets and control variable operating costs to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation, maintaining health inspection results and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, and kitchen operations to support productivity, quality standards, and financial objectives.
• Promote sustainable sourcing and environmentally conscious culinary practices throughout the operation.

Culinary Vision and Leadership

As Director of Culinary, you will shape and deliver the culinary vision for Rosewood AMAALA, ensuring that every dining experience reflects high standards of luxury, quality, and innovation. This role involves providing strategic and operational leadership across all culinary outlets, balancing guest satisfaction, team performance, and commercial success. The position is instrumental in creating memorable, culturally inspired, and sustainable culinary experiences while maintaining operational excellence, culinary creativity, financial discipline, and compliance with brand and local regulations.

Commitment to Associates

Rosewood Hotel Group values the input of its associates and fosters a community that encourages authenticity. The company is committed to reflecting and honoring the history, culture, and geography of its destinations. This commitment extends to building genuine, long-lasting relationships and transforming them through a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this Director of Culinary position at Rosewood AMAALA are encouraged to apply. The salary for this role is not disclosed.