Executive Chef: Lead a High-Impact, Guest-Driven Kitchen

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,880 - 357,120; Full time

Job summary

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts on Ummahat Island, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced food & beverage leader to oversee daily kitchen operations, guiding a diverse team and ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

This management role requires strong culinary skills, menu development, cost control, and strict adherence to sanitation standards across banquets, room service, restaurants, bar, and employee dining facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6 years culinary/f&b experience.
• 2-year degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel/Restaurant Management with 4 years experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Leads kitchen management team and directs day-to-day operations.
• Ensures sanitation and food standards across all areas.
• Develops menus and monitors food quality and presentation.
• Provides staff training and performance feedback.
• Manages purchasing, receiving and inventory controls.
• Maintains budgeting and controls food costs.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Sanitation and food safety

Staff development

Menu development

Budgeting and cost control

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in culinary/f&b

2-year degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel/Restaurant Management; 4 years experience

Job description

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts on Ummahat Island, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced food & beverage leader to oversee daily kitchen operations, guiding a diverse team and ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

This management role requires strong culinary skills, menu development, cost control, and strict adherence to sanitation standards across banquets, room service, restaurants, bar, and employee dining facilities.