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Join Our Team as an Area Chef!
At Premium Food Company Ltd., we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality Asian cuisine and are seeking an experienced Area Chef to manage kitchen operations across multiple branches. This role is integral to maintaining our standards of food quality and consistency while leading our culinary teams.

Role Responsibilities:

• Supervise kitchen operations across assigned branches to ensure high food quality.
• Develop and maintain authentic Asian menus and recipes that embody our culinary philosophy.
• Monitor food costs, manage inventory, and minimize waste through efficient practices.
• Train and support chefs and kitchen staff, fostering their development and performance.
• Implement and uphold kitchen SOPs and industry standards.
• Assist with new branch openings and kitchen setup as needed.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Work closely with operations and management teams to enhance overall operational performance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as an Area Chef, Executive Chef, or Senior Sous Chef specializing in Asian cuisine.
• Experience managing multiple kitchen operations or restaurant outlets.
• Strong leadership skills and team management capabilities.
• Good knowledge of food costing, inventory control, and kitchen operations.
• Willingness to travel between branches and work hands-on when required.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in Saudi Arabia is required.

Key Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of Asian cuisine including Chinese and Japanese dishes.
• Expert in menu planning and recipe standardization.
• Strong abilities in food cost management and inventory control.
• Ability to lead teams and conduct staff training effectively.
• Exceptional quality control and operational excellence skills.

Find Your Shangri-La in Shangri-La
Shangri-La Jeddah is a luxury waterfront destination anchored on the new Jeddah Waterfront along the shores of the Red Sea, setting a new standard for luxury in the city.

Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision of Shangri-La Jeddah. You will report directly to the General Manager and oversee all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion culinary creativity while preserving consistency and quality across all outlets.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing brigade, fostering teamwork and excellence.
• Curate innovative menus and seasonal promotions.
• Lead banquet operations with precision and refinement.
• Drive food cost efficiency while maintaining uncompromising standards.
• Uphold hygiene, food safety, and sustainability.
• Engage with guests to elevate the dining experience.

What We Are Looking For:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in international luxury hospitality.
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or equivalent.
• Strong financial acumen and operational discipline.
• A natural mentor and team builder.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the culinary identity of Shangri-La Jeddah. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and culinary portfolio.

Why Join Us:

• A workplace that values your passion and supports your growth.
• Structured learning and development pathways.
• Competitive benefits and recognition programs.

About the Role
The Executive Chef will be responsible for leading and improving all kitchen operations during the contract period. This role focuses on enhancing food quality, standardizing recipes and SOPs, improving operational efficiency, ensuring food safety compliance, training kitchen staff, and supporting large-scale production consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and production workflow.
• Improve food quality, taste consistency, and presentation standards.
• Develop, standardize, and implement kitchen SOPs and recipes.
• Train chefs and kitchen staff on cooking procedures and food safety standards.
• Monitor cooking temperatures, food handling, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
• Improve kitchen organization, production flow, and operational efficiency.
• Reduce food waste and support food cost control initiatives.
• Ensure proper portioning and recipe consistency across all meals.
• Supervise and evaluate kitchen team performance.
• Support management in solving operational and production challenges.
• Assist in menu optimization and recipe scaling for bulk production.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and Saudi food safety regulations.
• Coordinate with warehouse, purchasing, and operations departments when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Senior Kitchen Leader.
• Experience in high-volume kitchens, catering, meal plans, or cloud kitchens is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills.
• Experience in recipe standardization and operational improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong communication and staff training abilities.

Preferred Skills

• HACCP or food safety certification.
• Experience with large-scale meal production and central kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of cost control and kitchen efficiency systems.
• Ability to create SOPs and training systems.

Key Objectives During Contract Period

• Improve food quality consistency.
• Strengthen kitchen discipline and operational structure.
• Implement or improve SOPs and food safety systems.
• Reduce operational mistakes and food waste.
• Enhance production efficiency and kitchen workflow.
• Train and elevate kitchen team performance.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced kitchen and production environment.
• Long-standing hours and operational supervision.
• Exposure to hot and cold kitchen areas.
• Hands-on kitchen involvement is expected.