Executive Chef in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

JobCenter; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 391,000 - 837,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Career advancement opportunities

Staff discounts on food

Training opportunities

Immigrant-friendly

Job summary

JobCenter in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead the kitchen team, design menus reflecting local culture, and ensure exceptional quality within budgetary limits. The role demands strong leadership, creative menu development, and clear communication to drive daily operations and guest satisfaction.

The Executive Chef will oversee budgets, guide staff, and collaborate with management on menu changes and special requests, while fostering a vibrant, well-organized

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience leading a kitchen team
• Strong knowledge of the culinary industry and techniques
• Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate staff
• Creative yet organized, with attention to detail
• Ability to create menus reflecting local tastes and culture

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and supervise staff
• Develop menus that reflect local tastes while delivering memorable experiences
• Manage kitchen budgets, food costs, and portions
• Ensure high quality standards across all dishes and plating
• Coordinate with management on menu changes and customer requests

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Budget management

Team management

Job description

Executive Chef in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Executive Chef to join our team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in the kitchen, leading a team and creating unique and memorable dishes. A passion for food and strong knowledge of the culinary industry is essential.

We expect the Executive Chef to have excellent communication skills, be able to manage their team effectively and take the initiative when needed. We are seeking someone who is creative yet organized, with an eye for detail. Leadership experience is also desirable.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating menus that reflect the local tastes and culture while also providing unique experiences to customers. They will also be expected to work within budgetary limits while maintaining high quality standards across all dishes served. The Executive Chef will be responsible for directing their team in day-to-day operations as well as managing any changes or requests from customers or management.

The successful candidate will enjoy many benefits from working with us, including a competitive salary, discounts on food items, opportunities for career advancement and the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a vibrant environment. We value our employees’ well-being, so we offer flexible working hours, regular training opportunities and health insurance coverage. We are open to considering an immigrant for this position.

If you have what it takes to excel in this role then we would love to hear from you!