Executive Chef - Medina, Saudi Arabia

JobCenter; Medina; On-site; SAR 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance provided

Health insurance provided

Flight tickets provided

Job summary

JobCenter in Medina, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a high-end restaurant. You will oversee kitchen activities, develop menus, train staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

The role is a 6-month contract with potential extension, housing allowance, health insurance, and flight tickets. Strong Indian cuisine expertise and leadership are essential for delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar in a high-end restaurant.
• Strong background in Indian cuisine.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Creative menu planning with adaptability to seasonal demand.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Create and update menus according to seasonal availability and customer preferences.
• Train and manage kitchen staff, including scheduling shifts and delegating tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Maintain cost control by minimizing waste, monitoring inventory, and negotiating prices with suppliers.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service and customer satisfaction.
• Create innovative dishes while staying true to traditional Indian flavors.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and implement new techniques or ingredients in the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Menu planning

Communication

Job description

Executive Chef - Medina, Saudi Arabia

We are hiring an experienced Executive Chef to join our team in Medina, Saudi Arabia. As an Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations in our restaurant and ensuring high-quality food and service. You will be responsible for creating and updating menus, training and managing kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Indian cuisine and be able to create innovative dishes while staying true to traditional flavors. This is a contract position with the potential for extension based on performance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all kitchen operations including food preparation, cooking, and plating
• Create and update menus according to seasonal availability and customer preferences
• Train and manage kitchen staff, including scheduling shifts and delegating tasks
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen
• Maintain cost control by minimizing waste, monitoring inventory, and negotiating prices with suppliers
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service and customer satisfaction
• Create innovative dishes while staying true to traditional Indian flavors
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and implement new techniques or ingredients in the kitchen

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar role in a high-end restaurant setting
• Strong background in Indian cuisine is a must
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage a diverse team effectively
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in the kitchen
• Creativity in menu planning and ability to adapt to changes based on customer demand or seasonal availability
• Strong communication skills to work collaboratively with front-of-house staff and suppliers

Contract job details:

• Salary: $1800 per month (tax-free)
• Contract duration: 6 months with potential for extension based on performance
• Housing allowance provided
• Health insurance provided
• Flight tickets provided

Note: Preference will be given to Indian candidates with English language proficiency and experience working in high-end restaurants. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Executive Chef to showcase their talents in a vibrant and culturally rich city like Medina.