Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Innovator

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Méridien Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia is seeking an accomplished restaurant kitchen leader responsible for quality, consistency and production across the property's restaurant. You will lead the team, coordinate menus, purchasing, staffing and food preparation while ensuring sanitation and high standards.

Education should include a high school diploma or GED, or a 2-year culinary/hospitality degree, plus experience in culinary or F&B.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years culinary/F&B experience.
• 2-year degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality with 2 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and designs new restaurant applications and menus.
• Supervises kitchen shift operations and enforces F&B policies.
• Maintains proper food handling and storage standards.
• Plans daily production and plating; estimates quantities.
• Ensures compliance with laws and safety standards.
• Trains staff on menu items and ingredients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year culinary/hospitality degree

Job description

Le Méridien Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia is seeking an accomplished restaurant kitchen leader responsible for quality, consistency and production across the property's restaurant. You will lead the team, coordinate menus, purchasing, staffing and food preparation while ensuring sanitation and high standards.

Education should include a high school diploma or GED, or a 2-year culinary/hospitality degree, plus experience in culinary or F&B.