Head Chef📣 Job Ad

Join Shangri-La Jeddah as Our Executive Chef!
At Shangri-La, we believe in delivering Hospitality from the Heart. We are seeking a passionate and accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision of Shangri-La Jeddah, our luxury waterfront destination on the Red Sea.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion culinary creativity while preserving consistency and quality across all outlets.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing brigade, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence.
• Curate innovative menus and seasonal promotions aligned with our brand positioning.
• Lead large-scale banquet operations with precision and refinement.
• Drive food cost efficiency and productivity while maintaining uncompromising standards.
• Uphold the highest levels of hygiene, food safety, and sustainability.
• Engage with guests to understand their preferences and continuously elevate the dining experience.

Qualifications:

• Brings a minimum of 10 years’ experience in international luxury hospitality.
• Has proven experience as an Executive Chef or equivalent senior culinary leader.
• Demonstrates strong financial acumen and operational discipline.
• Is a natural mentor and team builder.
• Possesses creativity, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine passion for guest engagement.
• Communicates fluently in English (additional languages are an advantage).

This is a unique opportunity to shape the culinary identity of Shangri-La Jeddah. We value your passion and support your personal growth through structured learning and development pathways. Join us for a rewarding journey in a workplace that promotes inclusion and respects diversity.

Join Wild&Org as a Head Chef!
Wild&Org is a Grab&Go cafe dedicated to providing healthy, delicious food to our community in Jeddah. As the Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to support our customers' health-conscious lifestyles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and manage kitchen staff.
• Develop and implement innovative menu items that showcase local ingredients.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage inventory effectively.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Qualifications:

• Culinary skills and expertise in various cooking techniques.
• Experience in menu development and creating new dishes.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience in a healthy, organic, or farm-to-table culinary environment is a plus.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.

Join us in redefining how the community enjoys healthy food!

Join our team as an Area Head Chef!
As an integral part of Premium Food Company Ltd., you will oversee culinary operations across multiple outlets, ensuring that our Asian cuisine meets the highest standards of quality and authenticity. This role not only demands a dedication to food excellence but also strong leadership capabilities to train and manage kitchen teams effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee kitchen operations to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with brand standards.
• Maintain and develop authentic Asian recipes and menu items.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, taste, and hygiene standards consistently.
• Control food costs, waste, and inventory across locations.
• Train, coach, evaluate chefs, and other kitchen staff.
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), recipes, and plating standards.
• Support new store openings and assist with kitchen setups.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company policies.
• Collaborate closely with operations and management teams to enhance performance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience as an Area Chef, Executive Chef, or Senior Sous Chef specializing in Asian cuisine.
• Experience managing multiple kitchen teams or outlets.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and training skills.
• Strong knowledge of food costing, menu engineering, and kitchen operations.
• Willingness to travel between branches and work hands-on when necessary.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in Saudi Arabia is required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in authentic Asian cooking techniques.
• Experience in menu development and recipe standardization.
• Effective cost control and inventory management skills.
• Ability to lead and train teams effectively.
• Commitment to quality assurance and operational excellence.