Chef - Hot & Cold

nipslanka; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant is seeking a Chef to prepare healthy and delicious meals. The role involves leading a team, planning menus, and ensuring food quality meets standards. Candidates should have a culinary degree, 2 years of experience, and strong leadership skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential. This position is based in Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience in a hotel or restaurant as a Chef, Cook, or Sous Chef.
• Knowledge of baking and pastry techniques.
• Strong organization and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the food preparations are up to our restaurant standards.
• Train and motivate kitchen staff and sous chefs.
• Plan the menu and prepare meals on a daily basis.
• Monitor performance and provide mentoring based on performance.
• Maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Cooking

Customer service

Leadership

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a chef who is able to prepare healthy and delicious meals for the customers. You will be responsible for researching different recipes, setting up and planning menus, and preparing tasty dishes for our customers. You will lead a team of kitchen workers, determine the quantity of food supplies required for the week, and create a menu that can satisfy our customers and set a benchmark for our restaurant business.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the food preparations are up to our restaurant standards.
• Train and motivate kitchen staff and sous chefs to achieve consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Plan the menu and prepare meals on a day-to-day basis.
• Identify flaws, correct them, and ensure taste remains consistent.
• Monitor performance and provide mentoring based on performance.
• Assist in budgeting and manage costs of meals according to customer preferences.
• Create production and staff schedules to ensure timely delivery of food services.
• Maintain food safety standards.
• Ensure all equipment and cutlery are washed and stored properly.
• Ensure the kitchen follows proper sanitation standards.
• Modify recipes as per customer requests.
• Assign tasks to staff related to food preparation, cooking, and serving to diners in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor\'s degree in Culinary Arts.
• Certificate from American Culinary Federation is a plus.
• 2 years of work experience in a hotel or restaurant as a Chef, Cook, or Sous Chef.
• Knowledge of baking and pastry techniques.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Excellent time management skills and problem-solving ability.