Executive Chef: Elevate Hotel Dining & Lead a Top Kitchen

Hilton; Jizan; On-site; SAR 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, drive menu development, and ensure exceptional dining experiences. You will manage budgets, forecast needs, and maintain the highest standards of health and safety while mentoring a high-performing kitchen team.

This full-time, on-site role requires passion for hospitality, strong leadership and a proactive approach to guest satisfaction across all dining outlets and events.

Qualifications

• Experience directing culinary operations and managing kitchen teams.
• Ability to develop menus based on current trends and regional tastes.
• Strong understanding of budget management and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Direct culinary operations: oversee preparation and production of hotel meals with high standards of quality, presentation and profitability.
• Enhance menu offerings: partner with F&B Director to develop menus and items based on trends and regional tastes.
• Delight guests: engage with guests to assess satisfaction and implement improvements to elevate dining experiences.
• Monitor financial performance: oversee budget management, forecasting and reporting to meet targets.
• Optimize kitchen operations: oversee and streamline kitchen systems and workflows for efficiency.
• Cultivate a high-performing team: drive engagement and retention through performance management and development.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Menu development

Cost control

Guest engagement

Job description

Hilton in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, drive menu development, and ensure exceptional dining experiences. You will manage budgets, forecast needs, and maintain the highest standards of health and safety while mentoring a high-performing kitchen team.

This full-time, on-site role requires passion for hospitality, strong leadership and a proactive approach to guest satisfaction across all dining outlets and events.