Executive Chef

Unity Holding Company; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Holding Company in Jeddah seeks an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen and elevate Lebanese/Mediterranean cuisine with modern presentation.

You will oversee menu creation, food quality, cost control, and team development, ensuring high-volume operations run smoothly while maintaining authentic flavors. A degree in Culinary Arts and 7+ years of leadership in high-end kitchens is preferred; English fluency required with Arabic preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in high-end Lebanese/Levant cuisine.
• Mastery of traditional Lebanese cooking, baking, spicing, and charcoal grilling.
• Strong leadership and workflow management in fast-paced kitchens.
• Up-to-date Food Safety / HACCP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Design, refine, and execute authentic Lebanese menus and seasonal specials.
• Oversee kitchen operations, ensure presentation, portion control, and speed.
• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff; build accountability and teamwork.
• Enforce HACCP and food safety standards.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and supplier relationships.

Skills

Executive leadership

Lebanese cuisine expertise

Menu design

Food safety HACCP

Fluent English

Cost control

Team management

Education

Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

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.