Executive Chef

Accor; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor's SO Jeddah seeks a visionary Executive Chef to lead culinary direction and drive bold dining experiences across venues. You will inspire a high-performing team, curate trend-driven menus reflecting local culture, and ensure exceptional quality, consistency and guest satisfaction while delivering strong commercial results.

You will oversee kitchen operations, manage food costs and inventory, and champion safety and innovation in line with brand standards and halal requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Chef experience in luxury hotels or lifestyle brands.
• Strong leadership and team development capability.
• Expertise in menu development, culinary innovation, and guest experience.
• Solid financial acumen with food costs, budgets and profitability.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and quality standards.
• Passion for culinary trends, creativity, and guest-centric experiences.
• Understanding of halal culinary requirements and local market tastes.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary vision and strategy across all venues and services.
• Curate trend-driven menus reflecting local culture and SO lifestyle.
• Ensure quality, creativity, and consistency across offerings.
• Inspire and develop a world-class culinary team.
• Drive innovation and stay ahead of dining trends.
• Partner with F&B leadership to create memorable guest experiences.
• Oversee kitchen operations, productivity, and service excellence.
• Manage food costs, inventory and profitability while maintaining quality.
• Champion food safety, hygiene and regulatory compliance.
• Foster creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Financial acumen

Food safety

Halal culinary knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

We are seeking a visionary strong Executive Chef strong to lead the culinary direction of strong SO Jeddah strong creating bold dining experiences that celebrate creativity culture and modern luxury You will drive culinary excellence across all venues inspire a high-performing team and deliver exceptional guest experiences while ensuring strong commercial and operational results

What You Will Create

• Lead the culinary vision and strategy across all restaurants bars events and in-room dining experiences
• Curate innovative trend-driven menus that reflect the distinctive SO lifestyle and local culture
• Deliver exceptional quality creativity and consistency across all culinary offerings
• Inspire mentor and develop a world-class culinary team
• Drive culinary innovation by staying ahead of dining trends and guest preferences
• Partner with Food amp Beverage leadership to create memorable experiences that generate buzz and drive revenue
• Oversee kitchen operations productivity and service excellence across all outlets
• Manage food costs inventory and profitability while maintaining premium quality standards
• Champion food safety hygiene and compliance in line with brand and regulatory requirements
• Foster a culture of creativity collaboration and continuous improvement

Company Description

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef within a luxury hotel, lifestyle brand, or destination dining concept.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and developing high-performing culinary teams.
• Expertise in menu development, culinary innovation, and creating exceptional dining experiences.
• Solid financial acumen with experience managing food costs, budgets, and profitability.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and quality standards.
• Passion for culinary trends, creativity, and guest-centric experiences.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of the Saudi market, local tastes, and halal culinary requirements.
• Experience leading multi-outlet operations and high-volume dining environments.
• Pre-opening experience within luxury hospitality is highly desirable