Executive Chef: Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

French Global Sweets Company for Commercial Services; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Chef role at Pattis International in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. You will lead and mentor the culinary team, design innovative menus, and ensure top-quality tasting, presentation, and safety standards.

Responsibilities include cost management, inventory, vendor relations, staff scheduling, training, and guest engagement to deliver exceptional dining experiences in a fast-paced, high-standard operation. The ideal candidate holds a culinary degree with 7–10 years of progressive leadership, and

Qualifications

• Requires culinary degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized culinary institute.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role as Executive Chef or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the culinary team, including Head Chef, Sous Chefs, line Cooks, and kitchen staff; ensure teamwork and performance.
• Provide mentorship and training to culinary staff, fostering continuous improvement and professional development.
• Develop and design innovative menus in collaboration with the Food and Beverage Operation Manager; reflect seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Oversee all food preparation and cooking activities; maintain high standards of taste, presentation, hygiene, and safety.
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, receiving, and storage; monitor food costs and waste to optimize profitability.
• Schedule kitchen staff to ensure adequate service coverage; conduct regular training on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.
• Interact with guests to gather feedback and address dietary requests to enhance guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Communication

Creativity

Quality control

Cost awareness

Team management

Dietary accommodation

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Executive Chef role at Pattis International in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. You will lead and mentor the culinary team, design innovative menus, and ensure top-quality tasting, presentation, and safety standards.

Responsibilities include cost management, inventory, vendor relations, staff scheduling, training, and guest engagement to deliver exceptional dining experiences in a fast-paced, high-standard operation. The ideal candidate holds a culinary degree with 7–10 years of progressive leadership, and