Demi chef Turkish food

Sofitel; Medina; On-site; SAR 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided (Al Khail Gate)

Transportation provided

Duty meals provided

Medical insurance provided

Annual leave and flight ticket as per

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Accor's Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah is hiring a Turkish Cuisine Chef to lead authentic Turkish cooking in a luxury hotel setting. You will prepare Turkish dishes, support the CDP, ensure taste consistency and high standards, and help train junior staff as part of a collaborative kitchen team.

You will work in a fast-paced environment with strict hygiene, HACCP compliance, and cost control, while delivering memorable hospitality to guests from around the world.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Turkish cuisine within hotels or restaurants.
• Good knowledge of authentic Turkish cooking techniques, ingredients, and presentation styles.
• Fluent English communication skills are required; Turkish language skills will be highly preferred.
• Culinary certification or relevant hospitality qualification is an advantage.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong teamwork and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Turkish dishes according to recipes and hotel standards.
• Assist the CDP in daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the assigned kitchen section.
• Monitor food stock levels and assist with inventory control.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of all food items in accordance with hygiene standards.
• Support in minimizing food wastage and maintaining cost control.
• Follow all health, safety, and HACCP procedures.
• Coordinate effectively with other kitchen and service team members.
• Assist in training junior kitchen staff when required.

Skills

Turkish cuisine

Fluent English

Turkish language skills

Job description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.

By joining us, you will become a Heartist because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.

At Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah our Guests experience profound spiritual luxury, a few steps away from Al Masjid Al Nabawi. Our 5-star retreat, near one of Saudi Arabia's most sacred sites, seamlessly connects local traditions with elegant French hospitality.

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart,

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.

By joining us, you will become a Heartist because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.

At Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah our Guests experience profound spiritual luxury, a few steps away from Al Masjid Al Nabawi. Our 5-star retreat, near one of Saudi Arabia's most sacred sites, seamlessly connects local traditions with elegant French hospitality.

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart,

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Turkish dishes according to recipes and hotel standards.
• Assist the CDP in daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the assigned kitchen section.
• Monitor food stock levels and assist with inventory control.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of all food items in accordance with hygiene standards.
• Support in minimizing food wastage and maintaining cost control.
• Follow all health, safety, and HACCP procedures.
• Coordinate effectively with other kitchen and service team members.
• Assist in training junior kitchen staff when required.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Previous experience in Turkish cuisine within hotels or restaurants is essential.
• Good knowledge of authentic Turkish cooking techniques, ingredients, and presentation styles.
• Fluent English communication skills are required; Turkish language skills will be highly preferred.
• Culinary certification or relevant hospitality qualification is an advantage.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong teamwork and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Candidates familiar with traditional Turkish hospitality and dining standards will be highly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary package - AED 2,500
• Language Allowance - AED 350
• Service Charge Average - AED 700
• Accommodation and transportation provided (Al Khail Gate)
• Duty meals provided
• Medical insurance provided
• Annual leave and biennial flight ticket as per company policy
• Career growth opportunities within the organization