Chef de Cuisine (With Transferable Iqama)

Hyatt; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef. The successful candidate will develop and manage menu offerings, ensuring they align with business goals and maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and safety. This role requires effective communication and leadership skills, along with a passion for culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef in a hotel or restaurant.
• Experience in luxury international brands preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and price menus suitable for the outlet operation.
• Prepare and update departmental operations manuals.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings and regular communication meetings.

Skills

Kitchen Hygiene Practices

Occupational Health and Safety

Communication

Education

Qualification in Kitchen Production or Management

Tools

MS Office

Recipe Maintenance System

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Develop, propose, describe, and price menus that are appropriate for the outlet operation, the market, and the desired business goals.
2. Prepare and update the Outlet Kitchen's Departmental Operations Manuals.
3. Attend weekly Food and Beverage and Department Head Meetings, as scheduled.
4. Conduct pre-shift briefings and regular communication meetings, ensuring they are effective and conducted as necessary.
5. Maintain and utilize other departmental and associate communication channels, such as notice boards, log books, and handover reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef in a hotel or restaurant of good standards, preferably with experience in luxury international brands.
• Qualification in Kitchen Production or Management is an advantage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and occupational health and safety standards.
• Basic computer skills in MS Office; experience with Recipe Maintenance System is preferred.