Executive Chef for Pakistani Cuisine in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

PPOAR; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

PPOAR is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the Pakistani cuisine kitchen in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The role requires passion for authentic dishes and strong leadership to manage menu planning, food cost control, and kitchen operations.

The candidate should have at least 5 years in a similar role and be fluent in English. Salary offered is 1600$ and Pakistani nationality is preferred. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase culinary skills in the holy city of Mecca.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high-volume Pakistani cuisine kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of Pakistani dishes and authenticity.
• Ability to plan menus and manage food costs.
• Proven leadership and team-management skills.
• Fluent in English; strong communication with staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pakistani cuisine kitchen and culinary team.
• Plan and update menus to reflect seasonal ingredients.
• Monitor food cost, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Oversee kitchen operations, standards, and hygiene.
• Maintain high quality and consistency of dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Menu planning

Food cost control

Hygiene standards

English fluency

Job description

Executive Chef for Pakistani Cuisine in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

We are a renowned hotel in Mecca seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our Pakistani cuisine kitchen. The ideal candidate should have a passion for creating authentic and delicious Pakistani dishes, along with strong leadership and managerial skills. You will be responsible for menu planning, food cost control, kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. The candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role and be fluent in English. Salary offered is 1600$. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in the holy city of Mecca. Pakistani nationality preferred.