Head Chef

The Chain; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chain in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Head Chef to lead all kitchen operations onsite. You will oversee food preparation, quality, and presentation while guiding a diverse culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

With a decade of culinary leadership and Lebanese cuisine expertise, you will manage menus, cost controls, training, and supplier relations to ensure consistency, guest satisfaction, and compliance with health and safety standards. This is a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant culinary experience.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, or another established hospitality market.
• Culinary qualification from a recognized hospitality school or professional institution.
• Proven hands-on Lebanese cuisine within an upscale-casual restaurant environment.
• Experience in catering operations, banqueting, or high-volume food production is a strong advantage.
• Strong technical culinary knowledge and kitchen leadership capabilities.
• Proven record of team management, quality control, and cost management.
• Clear career progression, employment stability, strong professional references, and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations while maintaining consistent food quality, presentation, and hygiene standards.
• Manage menu execution, food preparation, kitchen workflow, and production planning.
• Supervise, train, and develop the kitchen team.
• Maintain effective food-cost, portion-control, inventory, and waste-management practices.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Coordinate with operations and service teams to deliver an excellent guest experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Cost control

Food safety

Lebanese cuisine

High-volume production

Catering & banqueting

Kitchen operations

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

The Chain is a dynamic and innovative brand in the restaurant industry, known for its diverse portfolio of dining concepts. The company is dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences through high-quality cuisine and thoughtful service. Creativity and customer satisfaction guide every aspect of operations, from menu design to restaurant ambiance. At The Chain, teams work collaboratively to provide tailored culinary experiences that reflect the unique preferences of guests. The brand focuses on making every visit memorable and impactful, offering an engaging environment for hospitality professionals to grow their careers.

Role Description

The Head Chef is a full-time, on-site role based in Saudi Arabia, responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations and culinary output. This role includes supervising food preparation, and ensuring consistent quality and presentation for every dish. The Head Chef manages kitchen staff, organizes schedules, trains team members on culinary techniques and food safety standards, and promotes a collaborative and respectful work environment. Daily responsibilities also involve inventory management, cost control, and coordination with suppliers to secure high-quality ingredients. The Head Chef works closely with restaurant leadership to develop specials, support new concepts, and maintain compliance with local health and safety regulations while delivering an exceptional dining experience.

Key Responsibility

• Lead daily kitchen operations while maintaining consistent food quality, presentation, and hygiene standards.
• Manage menu execution, food preparation, kitchen workflow, and production planning.
• Supervise, train, and develop the kitchen team.
• Maintain effective food-cost, portion-control, inventory, and waste-management practices.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Coordinate with operations and service teams to deliver an excellent guest experience.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant culinary experience.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, or another established hospitality market.
• Culinary qualification from a recognized hospitality school or professional institution.
• Proven hands-on experience in Lebanese cuisine within an upscale-casual restaurant environment is required, including strong knowledge of traditional dishes, preparation techniques, and quality standards.
• Experience in catering operations, banqueting, or high-volume food production is a strong advantage.
• Strong technical culinary knowledge and kitchen leadership capabilities.
• Proven record of team management, quality control, and cost management.
• Clear career progression, employment stability, strong professional references, and effective communication skills.