Executive Chef📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Alliance Recruitment Agency is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef for a prestigious VIP family household in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time, live-in position focused on delivering exceptional private dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare daily lunch and dinner meals for family members and guests, ensuring variety and nutritional balance.
• Design diverse, balanced, and nutritious weekly menus tailored to the family's preferences and dietary needs.
• Cook authentic Saudi and Arabic dishes, including traditional specialties like Kabsa and various types of traditional breads.
• Prepare Mediterranean and BBQ cuisine to a high standard.
• Create healthy and appealing desserts and snacks.
• Cater to specific dietary requirements, including but not limited to low-cholesterol and reduced red meat diets.
• Maintain exceptional food presentation and uphold 5-star quality standards in all culinary preparations.
• Manage food inventory effectively, ensuring all ingredients are fresh and readily available while working within a weekly budget.
• Assist with grocery shopping and ingredient sourcing when required, ensuring the procurement of high-quality produce.
• Maintain a meticulously clean, organized, and hygienic kitchen environment at all times.
• Collaborate effectively and harmoniously with another chef and a kitchen assistant to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be of Saudi Nationality.
• Proven experience as a Private Chef, Executive Chef, or Household Chef is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in Saudi, Arabic, Mediterranean, and BBQ cuisines.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing healthy, low-fat, and low-sodium meals.
• Ability to create nutritious meal plans and menus that cater to diverse dietary needs.
• Experience working in VIP households, luxury hospitality settings, or private residences is highly preferred.
• Excellent food presentation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Possess a professional, discreet, and highly organized demeanor.

Required Skills

• Expertise in Saudi cuisine
• Proficiency in Arabic cuisine
• Skilled in Mediterranean cuisine
• Adept at BBQ cuisine
• Specialization in healthy cooking techniques
• Experience with low-cholesterol diets
• Knowledge of preparing reduced red meat diets
• Exceptional food presentation
• Effective food inventory management
• Proficient in budget management
• Experience with grocery shopping and ingredient sourcing
• Strong understanding of kitchen hygiene standards
• Excellent team collaboration skills
• Ability to prepare low-fat meals
• Ability to prepare low-sodium meals
• Skilled in nutritious meal planning
• Meticulous attention to detail
• High level of discretion
• Strong organizational skills

Work Environment and Compensation

This is a full-time, live-in position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role offers a competitive salary package ranging from USD 4,000 to 5,000 per month, depending on experience. Live-in accommodation is provided. The position is a long-term permanent opportunity with a respected family, with 30 days of annual leave. The start date is ASAP.