Food Designer

About EWAA Hotels

EWAA Hotels is a distinguished group of Hotels & Resorts operating 80 properties across 14 cities in Saudi Arabia. The group offers hospitality and quality services, catering to both business and personal needs through amenities such as conference halls, exhibition centers, and specialized catering. Brands under EWAA Hotels include Grand Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Al Muhaidb Hotels & Residence, and EWAA Express Hotels. The company is committed to sustainability and investing in its human capital to create unique guest experiences.

The Role of Food Designer

EWAA Hotels is seeking a Food Designer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves creating and enhancing the visual presentation of food and beverages within the hotel. The Food Designer ensures an exceptional dining experience that aligns with the hotel’s brand standards and elevates guest satisfaction through innovative and artistic food styling.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop creative food plating concepts in line with luxury hotel standards.
• Collaborate with Executive Chefs to finalize the visual presentation of dishes before service or photography.
• Innovate new food presentation ideas to enhance guest experience and improve satisfaction scores.
• Oversee buffet setups and ensure visually appealing and well-organized food displays.
• Ensure consistency in color balance, texture, and visual composition of all dishes.
• Contribute to menu design from a visual and presentation perspective.
• Support marketing and sales teams in food styling for photography, promotions, and campaigns.
• Stay updated with global food styling trends and implement relevant concepts within the hotel.
• Ensure all food presentation practices comply with hygiene and food safety standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 2-5 years of previous experience in luxury hotels or fine dining restaurants.
• Strong knowledge of food plating and food styling techniques.
• Artistic sense with strong attention to detail and aesthetics.
• Basic understanding of culinary techniques and food components.
• Ability to work collaboratively with kitchen and marketing teams.

Location and Work Type

This position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time role. The salary for this position will be discussed during the interview process.