Executive Chef: Culinary Leader & Talent Developer

Kempinski Hotels SA; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels SA seeks an Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations and stewarding with a focus on hygiene, training, and consistent high-quality food presentation. The role collaborates with finance, HR, and F&B leaders to drive profitability and guest satisfaction.

Candidate must have 5 years' executive chef experience, strong HACCP and OH&S knowledge, and proven ability to train and develop kitchen teams. This on-site position is based in the Saudi Arabia Al Khobar area.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as Executive Chef.
• Proven HACCP and OH&S knowledge and application.
• Strong budget management and cost control skills.
• Staff development and talent progression in kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Food Production and Stewarding functions to achieve optimum profit.
• Plan and organize with the Director of F&B for hotel activities.
• Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures files.
• Collaborate with People Services to ensure productive staff performance.
• Plan future staffing needs and conduct evaluations.
• Design training programs and oversee staff development.
• Lead probation and formal performance appraisals.
• Maintain staff records and approve leave requests.
• Coach and discipline staff to enhance performance.
• Contribute to revenue planning and marketing programmes.
• Determine stock levels with Finance and manage budgets.
• Ensure OH&S compliance and safe operation of all equipment.
• Be familiar with safety procedures and incident reporting.
• Implement and practice HACCP across operations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff training

Budget management

HACCP & OH&S

Job description

Kempinski Hotels SA seeks an Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations and stewarding with a focus on hygiene, training, and consistent high-quality food presentation. The role collaborates with finance, HR, and F&B leaders to drive profitability and guest satisfaction.

Candidate must have 5 years' executive chef experience, strong HACCP and OH&S knowledge, and proven ability to train and develop kitchen teams. This on-site position is based in the Saudi Arabia Al Khobar area.