Executive Chef - Jeddah

Hospitalio Recruitment; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A new health food concept in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations and create health-focused menus. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in a corporate chef position, along with strong knowledge of food trends and the ability to develop high-quality dishes. This role offers a competitive salary package along with annual leave and health insurance.

Benefits

Base Salary up to $8000/month

30 days paid vacation

Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Corporate Chef, Executive Chef, or R&D Chef.
• Strong knowledge of current food trends, nutrition, and sustainable sourcing.
• Experience in kitchen setup, menu engineering, and operational efficiency.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of hiring and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations and develop innovative health-focused menus.
• Ensure exceptional food quality and kitchen operations management.
• Train and lead kitchen team.
• Contribute to brand and business growth.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of food trends

Operational efficiency

Menu engineering

Creativity in cooking

Job description

Job Title

Executive Chef

Location

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Salary and Benefits

• Base Salary: up to $8000 USD per month including housing and transport allowance total package (Salary is negotiable)
• Annual Leave: 30 days paid vacation + flight home
• Health Insurance

About the Company

A new grab-and-go health food concept focused on organic, high-quality ingredients. Inspired by family‑run organic farms, the company aims to redefine healthy fast‑casual dining and expand globally. The first flagship store will open in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

About the Job

The company is looking for an Executive Chef to lead its culinary operations, develop innovative, health‑focused menus, and ensure exceptional food quality. The ideal candidate will have experience in organic, nutritious, and grab‑and‑go cuisine, strong knowledge of food trends, and the ability to establish standardized recipes for future franchising.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu & Concept Development
• Kitchen & Operations Management
• Team Leadership & Training
• Brand & Business Growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Corporate Chef, Executive Chef, or R&D Chef in a healthy, organic, or fast-casual concept.
• Strong knowledge of current food trends, nutrition, and sustainable sourcing.
• Experience in kitchen setup, menu engineering, and operational efficiency.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of hiring and developing teams.
• Ability to balance creativity with cost control and operational feasibility.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region (preferred, not required).