Head Chef📣 Job Ad

Italian restaurant, we are looking for a chef with experience in Italian food and pastry basics.

About Jumeirah
Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a portfolio of 31 exceptional properties across 13 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and since then the brand has become known for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels, and exclusive branded residences. Jumeirah is synonymous with Arabian luxury hospitality and the ability to craft distinctive, purposeful experiences for the world’s most discerning travellers.

About the Job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Chef to join the Italian - Mediterranean Kitchen team at Jumeirah The Red Sea. The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Create innovative and diverse menus that reflect culinary trends, dietary preferences, and the restaurant's concept, ensuring a balance of flavors, textures, and presentation.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, ensuring consistency, freshness, and adherence to established recipes and standards.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants, assigning tasks, providing training, and ensuring smooth operations during service.
• Manage food inventory levels, monitor stock rotation, and minimize waste by implementing effective inventory control measures.
• Monitor food costs, analyze variances, and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or guest satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and hygiene practices to maintain a clean and safe working environment.

About You
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Catering, Hospitality or any other relevant field.
• Possess 10+ years of international experience in a five-star hotel and restaurants.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Hold strong leadership and team management skills.
• Possess Software competencies – Microsoft Office programs (Advanced).

About the Benefits
Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who likes to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.

Join our team at Kishtah Restaurant

Kishtah Restaurant announces its need to hire a professional chef specialized in Arab and Saudi cuisine, to join a distinguished team in an upscale environment.

• Main Duties:
• Preparing and serving high-quality Arab and Saudi dishes.
• Innovating new recipes and adding distinctive touches.
• Complying with hygiene and food safety standards.
• Organizing and managing the kitchen to ensure quality and efficiency.

• Conditions and Qualifications:
• A university degree in food specialization or a related field.
• Practical experience of 7 to 10 years in Arab and Saudi cooking.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English, spoken and written.
• Good appearance and politeness in dealing.
• No smoking is a basic requirement.
• The job is available for both genders.

📍 Workplace: Riyadh – Saudi Arabia

Please send your CV.