Head Chef📣 Job Ad

Join Our Culinary Team!
We are looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our culinary team at Dar Rayhaan By Rotana. In this role, you will support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen operations, maintaining high-quality standards, and ensuring efficient food preparation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Chef in creating menus and developing new recipes.
• Oversee the kitchen staff, including training, supervision, and scheduling.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meet the established standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders for ingredients and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Help in controlling food costs and managing the kitchen budget.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop seasonal menus and specials.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or a senior position in a kitchen.
• In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques and practices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Certification from a culinary school is a plus.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.

About the Role:
As the Head Chef at opinion SA, you are not just a cook; you are a leader responsible for product quality, kitchen management, team training, and maintaining standards. Your role is essential in establishing and continuously elevating the brand's taste identity.

Main Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management: Oversee the kitchen staff and distribute daily tasks; build a strong, disciplined team operating under consistent standards; monitor employee performance and develop their skills; devise training plans and ensure their implementation; manage work schedules to ensure operational flow.
• Product Development: Innovate new recipes in line with opinion SA’s vision; enhance current recipes and raise their quality; test products before approval to ensure consistent taste and appearance; prepare a unified recipe book.
• Quality Control: Ensure uniform taste and appearance across all branches; inspect raw materials and track production and expiration dates; monitor storage, preparation, and serving methods; adhere to measurements specific to each item.
• Cost and Inventory Management: Regularly monitor inventory and manage orders accurately; minimize waste and improve material usage efficiency; calculate product costs in collaboration with the finance department.
• Compliance with Safety and Hygiene: Implement food safety standards and equipment safety; train the team on personal hygiene and utensil sterilization; ensure the kitchen meets health ministry requirements.

Required Skills:
Strong leadership personality, decisive yet balanced; excellent team management and problem-solving skills; creativity in product development; ability to work under pressure while maintaining consistent quality; strong knowledge of quality and safety standards (HACCP); experience in managing kitchens within the coffee or dessert sector.

Value Added to the Role:
You will represent 'opinion SA's taste' in the kitchen; maintain and develop its identity; continuously elevate product standards; ensure that every product that exits the kitchen reflects 'opinion SA' is consistent, clean, and understood.

Join us at Sunset Beach Resort For Entertainment in Al Khobar as a Cook!
We are looking for a cook with two years of experience in the cooking field. If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a professional team and have the ability to contribute to the daily preparation and operation, we would like to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Daily meal preparation.
• Work effectively within the cooking team.
• Contribute to developing the menu.

Job Requirements:

• Two years of experience in the cooking field.
• Ability to work within a team.

To apply, please send your resume.