Executive Chef vacancy in Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Work standard; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Work standard in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations in Riyadh. This role oversees menu development, quality control, and cost management, driving high-volume production with excellence.

The ideal candidate has extensive culinary leadership, strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, and excellent communication skills; fluency in Arabic is preferred. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth in a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading kitchen operations in high-volume settings.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations applicable to kitchens.
• Ability to manage budgets and drive cost savings.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of food production from ingredient selection to presentation.
• Develop innovative menus aligned with quality and brand standards.
• Ensure strict quality control while adhering to budget constraints.
• Lead and mentor sous chefs and culinary staff to deliver excellence.
• Strategize to reduce costs while increasing profits and efficiency.

Skills

Menu development

Kitchen leadership

High-volume operations

Health & safety knowledge

Arabic language (preferred)

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Executive Chef – Riyadh

We are currently looking for an experienced Executive Chef to join us in Riyadh. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a world-class team of professionals in a vibrant, dynamic city. We offer a competitive salary of 1800 and are ready to consider immigrant applicants.

Benefits of Working with Us

This is your chance to take your culinary career to the next level! Our company provides its chefs with exceptional facilities and support staff, ensuring that every dish produced is of the highest quality. In addition, you will have access to the latest in kitchen technology, including modern cooking equipment, refrigeration systems and food safety tools. You will also be able to take part in state-of-the-art culinary training programmes designed to keep you up-to-date on the latest trends in cuisine and kitchen management.

Duties & Responsibilities

As our Executive Chef, you will play a vital role in creating innovative menus that reflect our commitment to excellence. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of food production, including ingredient selection, recipe development and presentation. You must ensure the highest standards of quality control while adhering to budgetary constraints. You will also be required to develop strategies for decreasing costs while increasing profits as well as providing leadership support for your team of sous chefs and other culinary staff members.

Qualifications & Skills

To be eligible for this role you must possess extensive experience working with various types of cuisine as well as proven success leading kitchen operations in a high volume setting. You must have excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task efficiently under pressure while remaining detail-oriented at all times. A degree or certification from a recognised culinary school is highly desirable but not essential for this position; however knowledge of health & safety regulations is essential. Additionally, you must possess excellent communication skills both verbally and written along with strong customer service abilities; fluency in Arabic is also preferred but not required.