Culinary Lead: Creative Kitchen & Menu Innovator

Rotana Hotels; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotana Hotels in Saudi Arabia is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead the main and outlet kitchen, ensuring quality, presentation, and adherence to standardized menus. The role emphasizes training, cost control, and creative input for events.

The ideal candidate will have a professional kitchen apprenticeship and at least three years of high-quality kitchen experience, with strong English communication and culinary skills. Join a dynamic service team focused on exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• You should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course.
• Three years of experience in quality establishments with excellent culinary skills.
• Able to communicate well in English and show knowledge of food prep, presentation and preservation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the main/outlet kitchen to ensure quality and proper presentation per SOPs and menus.
• Monitor production standards to uphold highest quality.
• Control food cost and contribute to menu ideas for events and functions.
• Provide on-the-job training for culinary staff and uphold health & safety standards.
• Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and hygiene requirements are followed.
• Promote teamwork and adapt to a multicultural, results-driven environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

English communication

Leadership

Education

Professional kitchen apprenticeship

Job description

Rotana Hotels in Saudi Arabia is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead the main and outlet kitchen, ensuring quality, presentation, and adherence to standardized menus. The role emphasizes training, cost control, and creative input for events.

The ideal candidate will have a professional kitchen apprenticeship and at least three years of high-quality kitchen experience, with strong English communication and culinary skills. Join a dynamic service team focused on exceptional guest experiences.