Head Chef📣 Job Ad

About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We recognize a familiar face, welcome a new one, and treat everyone we meet in a way we would want to be treated ourselves.

About the Location:
Steps from the Prophet’s Mosque, our Four Seasons Hotel Madinah will offer luxury accommodation for the city’s million annual visitors. The hotel is ideally located at the heart of Madinah, providing significant cultural and historical importance.

About The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Executive Sous Chef to support the culinary operations at Four Seasons Hotel Madinah. In this role, you will:

• Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing the day-to-day operations of all kitchen areas.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff while ensuring consistency and quality in food preparation and presentation.
• Monitor kitchen inventory levels, manage food costs, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Collaborate with other hotel departments for smooth kitchen operations.
• Handle guest feedback professionally and participate in regular kitchen meetings.

What You Bring:
Preferred qualifications include:

• Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Proven experience in a similar leadership role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to create high-quality menus.

What We Offer:
Four Seasons provides a competitive salary alongside housing and transportation allowances, 30 days of vacation, medical and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program among other benefits.

Join Our Team as a Restaurant Chef!
At Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, we are committed to creating unparalleled guest experiences through culinary excellence. We are currently seeking an experienced and innovative Restaurant Chef to lead the culinary operations at our signature restaurant in Four Seasons Hotel Madinah.

About Four Seasons: Our collective strives to push our limits and treat each other with respect. With a strong focus on luxury and genuine heart, we aim to create unforgettable moments for all our guests.

Your Role: As the Restaurant Chef, you will:

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring the utmost standards of food quality and hygiene.
• Create innovative menus that showcase seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, encouraging high-performance standards.
• Ensure dishes meet Four Seasons' excellence in creativity and presentation.
• Manage inventory, food ordering, and kitchen profitability.
• compliance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Address guest feedback and dietary needs for memorable dining experiences.
• Collaborate with F&B teams for seamless operations.
• Stay updated on culinary trends to keep offerings exciting.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates should possess:

• A degree or diploma in Culinary Arts is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Restaurant Chef in luxury hotels or fine dining.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Expertise in menu creation and food preparation.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and cost management.
• Fluency in English; Arabic skills are a plus.
• Eligibility to work in Saudi Arabia.

What We Offer: Enjoy a competitive salary, housing, transportation allowances, vacation days, complimentary meals, medical insurance, and opportunities for growth within our expanding portfolio across Saudi Arabia.

Join our team as a Head Chef at Jayasom Wellness Resort Amaala! This exciting role involves supporting our gourmet kitchen operations and implementing our wellness strategy and standards.

Job Purpose:
As a Head Chef, you will oversee kitchen operations, team training, wellness menu development, and budget control. You will ensure food safety compliance and efficient workflows while promoting our wellness and sustainability culture through leadership by example.

Key Operational Responsibilities:

• Develop à la carte and buffet wellness menus aligned with our culinary purpose and guest preferences.
• Collaboration with the Director of Wellness Cuisine to enhance culinary standards and procedures.
• Create and maintain standard wellness recipes to ensure consistent high quality.
• Lead and coordinate the kitchen team to achieve efficient operations within labor and cost targets.
• Manage outlet budgets and food cost control to maximize profitability.
• Monitor competitor offerings and culinary trends.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure food quality and hygiene standards.
• Prepare operational reports, respond to audits and guest feedback.
• Engage with guests through tastings and wellness-focused cuisine education.

Job Requirements:

• BA in Culinary Arts or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in a similar role within a luxury resort environment.
• Minimum of 1 year currently holding a Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef role or at least 3 years as a Sous Chef.