Executive Chef - Global Culinary Operations

Client of Rawaj Company for Recruitment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Rawaj Company for Recruitment is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a growing Saudi holding group’s culinary function across restaurants and B2B catering. You will drive menu innovation, establish kitchen standards, and oversee safety, cost control, and governance in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

You will build high-performing teams, mentor staff, and partner with executive management on strategy, openings, and growth initiatives across multi-site operations.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional culinary certifications are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across restaurants, central kitchens, and catering projects.
• Ensure compliance with SFDA, HACCP, hygiene and quality policies.
• Drive menu innovation, production planning, and cost control across multi-site operations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food safety (HACCP)

Cost optimisation

Team building

Vendor management

Operations management

Menu engineering

Education

Culinary Arts degree (or Diploma)

Hospitality Management degree

Culinary certifications

Job description

Client of Rawaj Company for Recruitment is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a growing Saudi holding group’s culinary function across restaurants and B2B catering. You will drive menu innovation, establish kitchen standards, and oversee safety, cost control, and governance in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

You will build high-performing teams, mentor staff, and partner with executive management on strategy, openings, and growth initiatives across multi-site operations.