Head Chef / Pastry Chef – Turkish & Greek Cuisine/ Riyadh

Career Land Center; Muscat; On-site; OMR 17,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Transportation provided

Meals provided

Medical insurance

Flight benefits

Job summary

Career Land Center is seeking a Head Chef / Pastry Chef for a Turkish and Greek restaurant during Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia. Location is Riyadh; contract for 6 months; start date October 2026.

The role requires leading a kitchen team, creating authentic Turkish and Greek dishes and pastries, and maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene. You will oversee daily operations, manage inventory and costs, and collaborate closely with the Restaurant Manager and front-of-house staff to

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or executive chef in a senior role.
• Proficient in Turkish/Greek cuisine and pastries.
• Strong hygiene and kitchen safety knowledge.
• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multicultural restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare Turkish and Greek dishes and pastries.
• Maintain quality, taste, presentation, and portions.
• Develop authentic recipes and menu items.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Monitor inventory and costs; minimize waste.
• Ensure sanitation and hygiene compliance.
• Coordinate with Restaurant Manager and FOH team.
• Maintain clean, organized kitchen during service.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Turkish/Greek cuisine knowledge

Leadership

Food safety

Kitchen organization

Education

Culinary training or certification

Job description

Career Land Center is hiring a Head Chef / Pastry Chef for a Turkish and Greek restaurant during Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia.

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Contract: 6 months
Start Date: October 2026

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Pastry Chef, Executive Chef, or in a similar senior culinary position.
• Strong professional experience preparing Turkish and/or Greek cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of traditional Turkish and Greek pastries, desserts, and culinary techniques.
• Excellent understanding of food quality, presentation, consistency, and portion control.
• Experience leading and supervising a kitchen team.
• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and kitchen organization.
• Strong communication, leadership, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural restaurant environment.
• Culinary training or relevant professional certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of Turkish and Greek dishes and pastries.
• Maintain consistent quality, taste, presentation, and portion standards.
• Develop and maintain authentic recipes and menu items.
• Train and supervise kitchen and pastry team members.
• Monitor food inventory, ingredients, and kitchen supplies.
• Control food costs and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Coordinate closely with the Restaurant Manager and front-of-house team.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen throughout service.

Benefits:

• 6-month employment contract.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Accommodation provided.
• Transportation provided.
• Meals provided.
• Medical insurance.
• Work visa sponsorship/support, as applicable.
• Flight benefits according to the employment package.
• International hospitality experience during Riyadh Season.