Executive Chef - Jumeirah The Red Sea

Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Saudi Arabia is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Jumeirah Red Sea. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and controlling costs while maintaining high-quality food service. Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in luxury service environments and demonstrate strong leadership, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Excellent employee benefits included.

Benefits

Generous food and beverage benefits

Reduced hotel rates globally

Excellent employee benefits

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of international experience in five-star hotels and restaurants.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Recognized for strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations ensuring quality in food served.
• Manage kitchen staff, providing guidance and training.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Manage food inventory levels and control costs.
• Establish relationships with suppliers for high-quality ingredients.
• Conduct menu costing analysis for budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Creative thinking

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Jumeirah:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties, including 33 signature F&B restaurants, across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for an Executive Chef to join our Culinary Team at Jumeirah Red Sea. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation, ensuring quality and consistency in all dishes served.
• Lead and manage kitchen staff, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants, by providing guidance, training, and motivation to maintain high levels of productivity and morale.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations, implementing proper hygiene practices, sanitation procedures, and HACCP principles to prevent foodborne illnesses and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Manage food inventory levels, monitor stock rotation, and control food costs by minimizing waste, optimizing portion sizes, and implementing effective inventory control systems.
• Establish and maintain relationships with food suppliers vendors to ensure the availability of high-quality ingredients, negotiate favorable terms, and manage procurement processes to support kitchen operations.
• Conduct menu costing analysis to determine food costs and pricing strategies, develop budget plans, and monitor expenses to achieve financial targets and profitability goals.

About You:

• Brings over 10 years of international experience within five-star hotels and restaurants, with a strong foundation in luxury service environments.
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to support data-driven decision-making and presentations.
• Recognised for strong leadership and team management skills, fostering high-performing teams and collaborative work environments.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with effective project management capabilities across multiple operational areas.
• Adept in problem-solving and creative thinking, consistently delivering innovative solutions and enhancing operational efficiency.

About the Benefits:

Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who likes to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.