Executive Chef - International Cuisine (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

GreenHarvest Industries; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Professional growth

Job summary

GreenHarvest Industries in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen in an international cuisine setting. The role requires overseeing menu planning, food preparation, and presentation, while managing a team and maintaining top hygiene standards.

The Ideal candidate has at least five years in a similar role, a track record in menu development and cost control, strong cross-cultural cooking knowledge, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as an Executive Chef in an international cuisine setting.
• Proven menu development, food cost control and team management.
• Strong knowledge of diverse cooking methods and cultural techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high food quality.
• Excellent communication in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality menus featuring international cuisine
• Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure consistency and quality
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
• Train, supervise, and schedule kitchen staff
• Maintain kitchen sanitation standards as per local health codes
• Create new recipes and dishes while adhering to dietary restrictions or special requests
• Collaborate with restaurant management to plan events or special menus
• Manage budgeting and cost control for the kitchen department

Skills

Menu development

Food cost control

Team management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Executive Chef - International Cuisine (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have a passion for international cuisine and a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role. As the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation and presentation, and maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. You will also manage a team of chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality menus featuring international cuisine
• Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure consistency and quality
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
• Train, supervise, and schedule kitchen staff
• Maintain kitchen sanitation standards as per local health codes
• Create new recipes and dishes while adhering to dietary restrictions or special requests
• Collaborate with restaurant management to plan events or special menus
• Manage budgeting and cost control for the kitchen department

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience as an Executive Chef in an international cuisine setting
• Proven track record of menu development, food cost control, and team management
• Strong understanding of various cooking methods and techniques from different cultures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of food quality
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in English (knowledge of Arabic is a plus)
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary package of 1500$ per month
• Accommodation provided
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic multicultural environment
• Professional growth opportunities within the company

If you have a passion for creating delicious international cuisine and leading a talented team, we would love to hear from you!