Italian chef de cuisine

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Fairmont Ramla, Riyadh, part of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, is a luxury hospitality destination offering serviced residences and dining experiences. The property focuses on delivering high standards in hospitality and culinary arts.

The Role of Italian Chef de Cuisine

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Italian Chef de Cuisine for its signature Italian restaurant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves leading all culinary operations, ensuring food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction, while maintaining Fairmont luxury standards. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience and offers a competitive salary and commission structure based on performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations of the signature Italian restaurant.
• Develop authentic Italian menus, seasonal specialties, and culinary experiences.
• Plan, organize, and supervise daily kitchen operations for efficiency and consistency during breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager and Front-of-House team to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
• Monitor food costs, labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and waste management to achieve financial objectives.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and inspire the culinary brigade, fostering teamwork and continuous development.
• Ensure consistent adherence to all recipes, preparation methods, and plating standards.
• Work with the Executive Chef on seasonal promotions, special events, VIP experiences, and festive dining concepts.
• Build relationships with suppliers to source premium ingredients while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Promote innovation while preserving the authenticity of Italian cuisine.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in a relevant culinary role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead culinary operations in a luxury hospitality setting.
• Proficiency in authentic Italian cuisine and menu development.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance.
• Experience in managing food costs, labor costs, and inventory.
• Leadership and mentoring skills for culinary teams.

Work Environment

The Italian Chef de Cuisine will work in a luxury hospitality setting in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming to attract, hire, and develop diverse talent. The work environment is inclusive, and the company supports compliance with local and legal requirements, including work permits.