Executive Chef - Indian Cuisine

Prestige Talent; Medina; On-site; SAR 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Flight ticket allowance

Other benefits

Job summary

Prestige Talent in Medina seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead a luxury hotel's Indian cuisine operations. You'll oversee daily kitchen tasks, craft menus, and ensure top quality and seamless service.

The role requires at least 5 years as Executive Chef in high-end settings, strong leadership, and fluent English; Arabic a plus. Competitive salary with visa sponsorship and travel benefits available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as Executive Chef in a high-end restaurant or hotel.
• Extensive knowledge of Indian cuisine, techniques, and flavors.
• Strong leadership to train, mentor, and motivate a kitchen team.
• Fluent English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop new menu items for Indian cuisine, considering local and seasonal ingredients.
• Train, mentor and lead a team of cooks and kitchen staff.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth service and timely delivery of orders.
• Monitor food quality and presentation to maintain high standards at all times.
• Manage inventory and ordering of supplies to ensure smooth operation of the kitchen.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with other departments to plan and execute events or special menus.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Costing

Communication

English fluency

Job description

Executive Chef - Indian Cuisine

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to join our team at a luxury hotel in Medina, specializing in Indian cuisine. As an Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, creating and developing new menu items, and ensuring high quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and develop new menu items for Indian cuisine, taking into account local and seasonal ingredients


• Train, mentor and lead a team of cooks and kitchen staff


• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring smooth service and timely delivery of food orders


• Monitor food quality and presentation, maintaining high standards at all times


• Manage inventory and ordering of supplies to ensure smooth operation of the kitchen


• Adhere to all health and safety regulations in the kitchen


• Collaborate with other departments to plan and execute events or special menus

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience as an Executive Chef in a high-end restaurant or hotel specializing in Indian cuisine


• Extensive knowledge of Indian cuisine, cooking techniques, and flavor profiles


• Strong leadership skills with ability to train, mentor, and motivate a team


• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English (knowledge of Arabic is an advantage)


• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment


• Experience in menu development and costing is preferred


• Creative mindset with ability to innovate while staying true to traditional Indian flavors

We offer a competitive salary package starting at $1400 per month (based on experience), free visa sponsorship, flight ticket allowance, and other benefits. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Executive Chef looking to advance their career in a dynamic environment. We welcome applicants from all nationalities who have a passion for Indian cuisine. Part-time positions may also be available for qualified candidates.