Executive Chef

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospitality company as an Executive Chef, where your culinary creativity will shine. You will lead a talented kitchen team, crafting innovative menus that delight guests while maintaining the highest standards of quality. This role involves managing kitchen operations, building relationships with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and strong leadership skills, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment focused on exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or high-performing Sous Chef.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Creative culinary approach with business acumen in kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen brigade to ensure high-quality food production.
• Create innovative menus that exceed customer expectations.
• Manage department operations including budgeting and waste management.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Culinary Creativity

Communication Skills

Planning and Organization

Multitasking

Education

Relevant Trade Qualification

Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Executive Chef (HOT0BLGH)

Job Number: HOT0BLGH

Work Location: Hilton Jeddah North Corniche Road Jeddah 21462

Overview

An Executive Chef will build the reputation of the hotel by maintaining a talented and creative kitchen brigade, offering an innovative menu, and providing an exceptional culinary experience.

What will I be doing?

As Executive Chef, you are responsible for developing the hotel's reputation through high-quality food production and leading a high-caliber kitchen team. Your tasks include:

• Leading and developing the kitchen brigade
• Implementing effective succession planning
• Creating menus that meet and exceed customer expectations and adhere to brand standards
• Ensuring consistent high-quality food across all hotel outlets
• Building positive relationships with guests, team members, contractors, and suppliers
• Resolving issues promptly among guests and team members
• Managing department operations including budgeting, forecasting, and waste management
• Overseeing all kitchen functions—operational, quality, and administrative
• Gathering and responding to customer feedback
• Ensuring resource availability based on business needs
• Maintaining compliance with legislation in food provision
• Controlling costs to improve margins without compromising standards
• Keeping team members informed about menu items, promotions, and events
• Maintaining effective communication across hotel departments
• Managing staffing levels and conducting regular communication meetings
• Handling staff performance issues per company policies
• Recruiting, training, and developing the kitchen team
• Adhering to security, fire, health, and food safety regulations
• Addressing maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues timely
• Managing financial performance aligned with hotel objectives
• Reviewing menus regularly to match market trends
• Being environmentally conscious and managing food wastage
• Creating and maintaining monthly work schedules compliant with local laws

What are we looking for?

To succeed as an Executive Chef at Hilton, you should embody the following qualities:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or high-performing Sous Chef in a first-class property
• Strong leadership skills
• Creative culinary approach
• Business acumen in hotel kitchen management
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build internal and external relationships
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Multitasking ability and deadline orientation
• Relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)

Preferred additional qualifications include:

• Management certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

What is it like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company, offering a range of accommodations and services worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering a team environment that reflects our vision to "fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality." Our team members are at the core of our success and are dedicated to creating memorable hospitality experiences every day.