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 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.

Join our team as an Executive Chef at Marriott International!
As the Executive Chef, you will be accountable for the overall success of daily kitchen operations in Jabal Omar Marriott Hotel Makkah. You'll exhibit culinary talents by performing tasks personally while leading the staff and managing all food-related functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead kitchen management team and provide direction for daily operations.
• Ensure food preparation areas maintain high standards of quality and sanitation.
• Manage kitchen staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement guidelines for purchasing, receiving, and food storage.
• Drive exceptional customer service and build positive guest relations.

Candidate Profile:
Education: High school diploma or GED; or a 2-year degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
Experience: 6 years in culinary management or food and beverage, or 4 years with a relevant degree.

At Marriott International, we welcome diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment. Your culinary journey starts here!