Full-time Head chef Jobs in Saudi Arabia

Join Nammos Resort AMAALA as a Sous Chef
This is a full-time, on-site role located in Al Wajh. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience to our guests and playing a crucial role in their culinary journey. You will lead the culinary staff during shifts and oversee food service to ensure quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef to develop innovative menus and ensure a world-class culinary reputation.
• Lead kitchen operations during service, ensuring every dish adheres to quality and presentation standards.
• Engage with guests to guarantee satisfaction and have knowledge of restaurant features and local activities.
• Motivate and develop the culinary team while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Conduct on-the-job training and coach employees in advanced culinary techniques.
• Manage scheduling, grooming standards, and address workplace challenges professionally.
• Oversee the handling, quality, and storage of food items to minimize waste and control kitchen costs.
• Ensure all kitchen operations comply with health and safety regulations.
• Champion hygiene and sanitation standards across all food production areas.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in a high-volume, quality kitchen environment.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef is preferred.
• A culinary degree or equivalent apprenticeship is desirable.

Join Our Team as a Restaurant Chef!
At Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, we are committed to creating unparalleled guest experiences through culinary excellence. We are currently seeking an experienced and innovative Restaurant Chef to lead the culinary operations at our signature restaurant in Four Seasons Hotel Madinah.

About Four Seasons: Our collective strives to push our limits and treat each other with respect. With a strong focus on luxury and genuine heart, we aim to create unforgettable moments for all our guests.

Your Role: As the Restaurant Chef, you will:

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring the utmost standards of food quality and hygiene.
• Create innovative menus that showcase seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, encouraging high-performance standards.
• Ensure dishes meet Four Seasons' excellence in creativity and presentation.
• Manage inventory, food ordering, and kitchen profitability.
• compliance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Address guest feedback and dietary needs for memorable dining experiences.
• Collaborate with F&B teams for seamless operations.
• Stay updated on culinary trends to keep offerings exciting.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates should possess:

• A degree or diploma in Culinary Arts is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Restaurant Chef in luxury hotels or fine dining.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Expertise in menu creation and food preparation.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and cost management.
• Fluency in English; Arabic skills are a plus.
• Eligibility to work in Saudi Arabia.

What We Offer: Enjoy a competitive salary, housing, transportation allowances, vacation days, complimentary meals, medical insurance, and opportunities for growth within our expanding portfolio across Saudi Arabia.

Join Our Culinary Team as an Executive Chef!
RIKAS Hospitality Group is currently seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations at our luxury resort in Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial in ensuring that our guests enjoy exceptional dining experiences across various settings, including breakfast, all-day dining, in-room dining, and multiple restaurants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all resort kitchens, ensuring consistent quality and guest satisfaction.
• Manage high-volume breakfast operations and 24/7 in-room dining services.
• Drive the creation of menus and innovate food presentation across all outlets.
• Train, develop, and manage a large multicultural culinary team.
• Control food costs, labor, and kitchen budgets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, Halal standards, and local regulations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Executive Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or resort.
• Strong multi-outlet background, including breakfast and in-room dining.
• Experience in the Middle East is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and strong operational and financial acumen.

Join the Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Team!
As a Sous Chef, you will play a vital role in assisting the Chef de Cuisine in the management of your assigned kitchen operations, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction. Your responsibilities will include planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the kitchen operations and administration.

Key Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef or 4 years as Chef de Partie in a high-standard hotel or restaurant, preferably within luxury international brands.
- Qualification in Kitchen Production or Management is advantageous.
- Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and occupational health and safety standards is essential.
- Basic computer skills in MS Office and Recipe Maintenance System are preferred.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Grand Hyatt family, where exceptional service and luxurious experiences are our hallmarks.

About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We recognize a familiar face, welcome a new one, and treat everyone we meet in a way we would want to be treated ourselves.

About the Location:
Steps from the Prophet’s Mosque, our Four Seasons Hotel Madinah will offer luxury accommodation for the city’s million annual visitors. The hotel is ideally located at the heart of Madinah, providing significant cultural and historical importance.

About The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Executive Sous Chef to support the culinary operations at Four Seasons Hotel Madinah. In this role, you will:

• Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing the day-to-day operations of all kitchen areas.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff while ensuring consistency and quality in food preparation and presentation.
• Monitor kitchen inventory levels, manage food costs, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Collaborate with other hotel departments for smooth kitchen operations.
• Handle guest feedback professionally and participate in regular kitchen meetings.

What You Bring:
Preferred qualifications include:

• Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Proven experience in a similar leadership role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to create high-quality menus.

What We Offer:
Four Seasons provides a competitive salary alongside housing and transportation allowances, 30 days of vacation, medical and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program among other benefits.

Join Our Team as a Restaurant Chef!
At Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, we are committed to creating unparalleled guest experiences through culinary excellence. We are currently seeking an experienced and innovative Restaurant Chef to lead the culinary operations at our signature restaurant in Four Seasons Hotel Madinah.

About Four Seasons: Our collective strives to push our limits and treat each other with respect. With a strong focus on luxury and genuine heart, we aim to create unforgettable moments for all our guests.

Your Role: As the Restaurant Chef, you will:

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring the utmost standards of food quality and hygiene.
• Create innovative menus that showcase seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, encouraging high-performance standards.
• Ensure dishes meet Four Seasons' excellence in creativity and presentation.
• Manage inventory, food ordering, and kitchen profitability.
• compliance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Address guest feedback and dietary needs for memorable dining experiences.
• Collaborate with F&B teams for seamless operations.
• Stay updated on culinary trends to keep offerings exciting.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates should possess:

• A degree or diploma in Culinary Arts is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Restaurant Chef in luxury hotels or fine dining.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Expertise in menu creation and food preparation.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and cost management.
• Fluency in English; Arabic skills are a plus.
• Eligibility to work in Saudi Arabia.

What We Offer: Enjoy a competitive salary, housing, transportation allowances, vacation days, complimentary meals, medical insurance, and opportunities for growth within our expanding portfolio across Saudi Arabia.

Join Our Team as a Sous Chef!
At Rotana Hotels, we are currently seeking passionate and dynamic kitchen professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the main and outlet kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotel’s SOPs and standardized menu guidelines.
• Monitor regular standards of production to ensure the highest level of quality.
• Oversee all aspects pertaining to the control of the hotel’s food cost.
• Participate in the drafting of concept ideas and menus for all special events and functions, encouraging all employees to contribute their ideas.
• Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and hygiene standards are followed as per Municipality requirements at all times.
• Conduct consistent on-the-job training sessions for culinary colleagues and promote health & safety practices.

Qualifications:
You should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chef’s training course along with at least three years of experience in quality establishments. Excellent culinary skills and the ability to communicate effectively in English are essential.

Desired Competencies:
The ideal candidate will be positively spirited, passionate about food, and committed to working together with the service team to deliver amazing guest experiences every time. You will demonstrate energy and enthusiasm at work, have a customer-driven approach, be 'hands-on', and organized. Your leadership style should be strong yet fair, with proven ability to work in a multicultural environment under challenging conditions. Relevant competencies include:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results

About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We recognize a familiar face, welcome a new one, and treat everyone we meet in a way we would want to be treated ourselves.

About the Location:
Steps from the Prophet’s Mosque, our Four Seasons Hotel Madinah will offer luxury accommodation for the city’s million annual visitors. The hotel is ideally located at the heart of Madinah, providing significant cultural and historical importance.

About The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Executive Sous Chef to support the culinary operations at Four Seasons Hotel Madinah. In this role, you will:

• Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing the day-to-day operations of all kitchen areas.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff while ensuring consistency and quality in food preparation and presentation.
• Monitor kitchen inventory levels, manage food costs, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Collaborate with other hotel departments for smooth kitchen operations.
• Handle guest feedback professionally and participate in regular kitchen meetings.

What You Bring:
Preferred qualifications include:

• Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Proven experience in a similar leadership role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to create high-quality menus.

What We Offer:
Four Seasons provides a competitive salary alongside housing and transportation allowances, 30 days of vacation, medical and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program among other benefits.

Join Our Team as a Restaurant Chef!
At Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, we are committed to creating unparalleled guest experiences through culinary excellence. We are currently seeking an experienced and innovative Restaurant Chef to lead the culinary operations at our signature restaurant in Four Seasons Hotel Madinah.

About Four Seasons: Our collective strives to push our limits and treat each other with respect. With a strong focus on luxury and genuine heart, we aim to create unforgettable moments for all our guests.

Your Role: As the Restaurant Chef, you will:

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring the utmost standards of food quality and hygiene.
• Create innovative menus that showcase seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, encouraging high-performance standards.
• Ensure dishes meet Four Seasons' excellence in creativity and presentation.
• Manage inventory, food ordering, and kitchen profitability.
• compliance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Address guest feedback and dietary needs for memorable dining experiences.
• Collaborate with F&B teams for seamless operations.
• Stay updated on culinary trends to keep offerings exciting.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates should possess:

• A degree or diploma in Culinary Arts is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Restaurant Chef in luxury hotels or fine dining.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Expertise in menu creation and food preparation.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and cost management.
• Fluency in English; Arabic skills are a plus.
• Eligibility to work in Saudi Arabia.

What We Offer: Enjoy a competitive salary, housing, transportation allowances, vacation days, complimentary meals, medical insurance, and opportunities for growth within our expanding portfolio across Saudi Arabia.

Join our team at Etqan Company as a Pastry and Dessert Chef!
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional who specializes in creating both Eastern and Western pastries and desserts. Our ideal candidate is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation while working collaboratively within a professional kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily pastries and desserts to a high-quality standard.
• Prepare doughs, creams, and fillings.
• Create and develop new menu items.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Properly organize and store raw materials.
• Coordinate with the kitchen team and management.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in the same field.
• Proficiency in Eastern and Western pastries and desserts.
• Good knowledge of recipe measurements and quality control.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to professional appearance and hygiene.
• Pastry-related certifications or specialized courses are preferred.

Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and showcase your culinary skills!

We are looking for a professional and creative head chef to join our team, where you will be responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, managing the team of chefs, and ensuring the quality of the food served. You will develop innovative menus, monitor hygiene and food safety standards, control costs, and manage inventory efficiently. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in kitchen management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for the culinary arts and innovation in presenting exceptional dishes that meet customer expectations.

Join Nammos Resort AMAALA as a Sous Chef
This is a full-time, on-site role located in Al Wajh. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience to our guests and playing a crucial role in their culinary journey. You will lead the culinary staff during shifts and oversee food service to ensure quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef to develop innovative menus and ensure a world-class culinary reputation.
• Lead kitchen operations during service, ensuring every dish adheres to quality and presentation standards.
• Engage with guests to guarantee satisfaction and have knowledge of restaurant features and local activities.
• Motivate and develop the culinary team while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Conduct on-the-job training and coach employees in advanced culinary techniques.
• Manage scheduling, grooming standards, and address workplace challenges professionally.
• Oversee the handling, quality, and storage of food items to minimize waste and control kitchen costs.
• Ensure all kitchen operations comply with health and safety regulations.
• Champion hygiene and sanitation standards across all food production areas.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in a high-volume, quality kitchen environment.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef is preferred.
• A culinary degree or equivalent apprenticeship is desirable.

Job Purpose:

Support leadership in translating Jayasom’s strategy and wellness culture into effective culinary and service operations.
Oversee all resort culinary and gourmet service activities, including team training, menu planning, purchasing, and budget control.
Ensure food safety compliance and efficient workflows across production and service areas.
Promote Jayasom’s wellness and sustainability culture by leading through example and aligning all menus with its purpose.

Key Operational Responsibilities:

• Develop recipes and portion standards aligned with Jayasom’s culinary purpose, guest preferences, nutrition, and cultural relevance.
• Establish and continuously enhance culinary and service procedures to maintain high quality and modern standards.
• Lead and coordinate culinary teams to ensure efficient operations within labor and budget targets.
• Manage culinary and F&B budgets, costing, and profitability across restaurants, bars, and retail outlets.
• Monitor competitor offerings and industry trends to keep menus and services innovative.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure food quality, presentation, hygiene, and equipment standards.
• Maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for all kitchen and service areas.
• Prepare operational reports, analyze performance, and recommend improvements.
• Identify and manage suppliers, prioritizing local and sustainable sourcing.
• Ensure gourmet service teams consistently deliver service to established standards.
• Engage with guests to gather feedback and strengthen relationships.
• Coordinate with the Agriculture team to integrate resort-grown produce into menus and retail offerings.

Job Requirements:

• BA in Culinary Arts or equivalent qualification (preferred).
• Previous experience in a similar leadership role within a luxury resort environment, including pre-opening exposure.
• Progressive experience in high-quality food production with a strong focus on wellness cuisine.
• Solid knowledge of wellness culinary trends, nutrition principles, menu design, and food health & safety regulations.