Executive Chef

Unity Holding Company; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Holding Company is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations in Jeddah, delivering authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine with culinary excellence.

You will design menus, manage a high-volume kitchen, train staff, enforce HACCP standards, control costs, and source quality ingredients while maintaining exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef specializing in high-end authentic Lebanese / Levant cuisine.
• Culinary mastery in traditional Lebanese cooking methods, bakery, spicing, cold/hot mezza, and charcoal grilling.
• Leadership in managing large kitchen teams in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Financial acumen: labor budgets, food costing, inventory management, and kitchen P&L.
• Education & certifications: degree/diploma in Culinary Arts; HACCP certification preferred/required.
• Languages: English fluency required; Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership & Menu Development: Design, refine, and execute authentic Lebanese menus, seasonal specials, and catering offerings while preserving traditional flavor profiles.
• Kitchen Operations & Standards: Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure top-tier food presentation, consistency, portion control, and speed of service.
• Team Management & Training: Recruit, train, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff. Build a culture of accountability, precision, and teamwork.
• Food Safety & Hygiene: Enforce strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, sanitation standards, and HACCP regulations.
• Cost Control & Inventory: Manage food cost percentages, inventory, portion management, and waste reduction without compromising quality.
• Vendor & Supplier Management: Source high-quality fresh ingredients, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate costs.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Team management

Food safety

Cost control

HACCP knowledge

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

Job Title: Executive Chef

Location: [Jeddah Saudi Arabia / On-site]

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

Unity Holding Company is a premier dining destination dedicated to delivering an exceptional authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean culinary experience. We pride ourselves on tradition, quality, and hospitality. We are seeking a creative, highly skilled, and passionate Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team and elevate our culinary operations.

Professional Summary:

The Executive Chef will oversee all back-of-house operations, menu creation, team leadership, food quality, and kitchen financials. The ideal candidate brings extensive, deep-rooted experience in authentic Lebanese cuisine—from traditional cold and hot to classic charcoal-grilled specialties—combined with modern presentation techniques and strong kitchen management skills.

• Key Responsibilities:Culinary Leadership & Menu Development: Design, refine, and execute authentic Lebanese menus, seasonal specials, and catering offerings while preserving traditional flavor profiles.
• Kitchen Operations & Standards: Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure top-tier food presentation, consistency, portion control, and speed of service.
• Team Management & Training: Recruit, train, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff. Build a culture of accountability, precision, and teamwork.
• Food Safety & Hygiene: Enforce strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, sanitation standards, and HACCP regulations.
• Cost Control & Inventory: Manage food cost percentages, inventory, portion management, and waste reduction without compromising quality.
• Vendor & Supplier Management: Source high-quality fresh ingredients, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate costs.

• Requirements & QualificationsExperience: 7+ years of proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef specializing in high-end authentic Lebanese / Levant cuisine.
• Culinary Mastery: Advanced expertise in traditional Lebanese cooking methods, bakery, spicing, cold/hot mezza, and charcoal grilling.
• Leadership: Track record of successfully managing large kitchen teams in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of labor budgets, food costing, inventory management, and kitchen P&L responsibility.
• Education & Certifications: Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts preferred; up-to-date Food Safety / HACCP certification required.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required; Arabic is highly preferred.