Hot Kitchen Oriental Chef

About Novotel Thakher Makkah

Novotel Thakher Makkah is part of the Accor network, a global hospitality group comprising over 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, and 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. The group focuses on responsible hospitality and fostering a positive impact for customers, colleagues, and the planet.

The Role

Novotel Thakher Makkah is seeking an experienced and skilled Hot Kitchen Oriental Chef, specializing in Hijazi cuisine, to join its Culinary Team in Makkah. This full-time role involves preparing and presenting high-quality traditional Hijazi and Oriental hot dishes, while upholding stringent standards of taste, quality, presentation, food safety, and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of traditional Hijazi, Saudi, and Oriental hot dishes according to approved recipes and hotel standards.
• Ensure authentic taste, consistent quality, proper portioning, and attractive presentation of all dishes.
• Prepare ingredients and organize the workstation for daily production.
• Maintain proper cooking methods, temperatures, seasoning, and presentation standards.
• Ensure the quality and freshness of all ingredients used in food preparation.
• Follow daily production plans, recipes, portion controls, and kitchen procedures.
• Support buffet, banquet, events, and special functions with traditional Hijazi and Oriental cuisine.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic workstation at all times.
• Follow HACCP, food safety, health, and hygiene standards.
• Monitor food quality during preparation and service and report any issues to the Chef in charge.
• Minimize food waste through proper preparation, storage, and portion control.
• Coordinate with other kitchen sections to ensure smooth and timely food production.
• Support the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Assist in developing and improving traditional Hijazi and Oriental dishes when required.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used safely and maintained properly.
• Support and guide junior kitchen team members when required.
• Participate in daily briefings and maintain effective communication with the culinary team.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Chef or management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience as a Hot Kitchen Oriental Chef, with a focus on Hijazi cuisine.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of taste, quality, presentation, food safety, and hygiene.
• Knowledge of HACCP and other food safety regulations.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic culinary team. The role requires collaboration with colleagues and adherence to hotel operational standards.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.