Chef de Cuisine Saudi Cuisine

About the Role

Leylaty Group is seeking an experienced and passionate Chef de Cuisine – Saudi Cuisine to lead its culinary team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves overseeing the daily operations of the Saudi cuisine kitchen and ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene are maintained.

Role Overview

The Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the Saudi cuisine kitchen. This includes developing menus, supervising staff, and ensuring the authentic preparation and presentation of Saudi dishes. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in traditional Saudi cuisine and kitchen management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Saudi cuisine kitchen and daily culinary operations.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of authentic Saudi dishes according to established standards.
• Develop and maintain recipes, menus, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Supervise, train, and motivate the culinary team to achieve high performance.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance.
• Monitor food costs, portion control, waste, and kitchen expenses.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation, ordering, and receiving of ingredients.
• Ensure proper mise en place and smooth kitchen operations.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient service and guest satisfaction.
• Introduce improvements and innovative ideas while preserving the authenticity of Saudi cuisine.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and properly maintained.
• Perform other duties assigned by Kitchen Management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in traditional Saudi cuisine.
• Experience in kitchen management, menu execution, and maintaining food quality standards.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience is required.

Work Setting

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within the Leylaty Group. The role requires leadership in a dynamic culinary environment focused on authentic Saudi cuisine.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.