Executive Chef & Culinary Leader (Talent Development)

Kempinski Hotels; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead our Kitchen and Stewarding operations. You will oversee food production, manage staff performance, and ensure HACCP-compliant practices across the department.

The role requires a minimum of five years in a similar executive chef position, with strong leadership, training capabilities, and a track record of maintaining high culinary standards and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as Executive Chef or in a similar leadership role in hotel F&B.
• Strong HACCP background with proven ability to implement standards.
• Leadership skills with focus on training, coaching and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions of the Food Production and Stewarding operations to achieve the optimum departmental profit.
• Plan and organize with the Director of Food and Beverage successful Food and Beverage activities in the hotel and abroad.
• Keep an up-dated hotel policies and procedures file.
• Work with the People Services Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive.
• Plan for future staffing needs.
• Ensure training needs analysis of Kitchen staff is carried out and training programmes are designed and implemented to meet needs.
• Conduct probation and formal performance appraisal in line with company guidelines.
• Maintain up to date staff records and approves leave requests.
• Coach, counsel and discipline staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
• Participate in the preparation of the hotel's revenue plan and marketing programmes.
• Determine with the Finance Director the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, material and equipment.
• Work with Finance in the preparation and management of the department’s budget.
• Demonstrate awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely.
• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation.
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely.
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers.
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
• Implement and practice HACCP.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

Skills

Executive kitchen leadership

Staff training

HACCP compliance

Menu development

Budget & cost control

OH&S awareness

Job description

Kempinski Hotels in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead our Kitchen and Stewarding operations. You will oversee food production, manage staff performance, and ensure HACCP-compliant practices across the department.

The role requires a minimum of five years in a similar executive chef position, with strong leadership, training capabilities, and a track record of maintaining high culinary standards and cost efficiency.