Head Chef - Indian/Egyptian Cuisine (English Speaking)

Woopel; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Woopel in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team for Indian and Egyptian cuisine. You will create and execute menus, train staff, and ensure top quality and presentation in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires strong leadership, English communication, and in-depth culinary knowledge. The restaurant is based in Riyadh and serves a diverse guest mix.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume restaurant specializing in Indian/Egyptian cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative and authentic Indian/Egyptian menus that reflect our restaurant's concept.
• Plan and oversee all food preparation, ensuring dishes are prepared to the highest standard.
• Train, supervise, and motivate kitchen staff to maintain consistency in food quality and presentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with management to create cost-effective menu items without sacrificing quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen at all times.

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Job description

Head Chef - Indian/Egyptian Cuisine (English Speaking)

We are seeking an experienced and talented Head Chef with a passion for Indian and/or Egyptian cuisine to lead our kitchen team. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating and executing menus, training and supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Chef looking to showcase their skills in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative and authentic Indian/Egyptian menus that reflect our restaurant's concept
• Plan and oversee all food preparation, ensuring dishes are prepared to the highest standard
• Train, supervise, and motivate kitchen staff to maintain consistency in food quality and presentation
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
• Collaborate with management to create cost-effective menu items without sacrificing quality
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen at all times

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume restaurant specializing in Indian/Egyptian cuisine
• In-depth knowledge of Indian/Egyptian culinary techniques, ingredients, spices, etc.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and manage a team effectively
• Excellent communication skills in English; fluency in Hindi/Arabic desired but not required
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

We offer competitive salary of 1500$ per month along with other benefits. This position is open to both Indian/Egyptian nationals as well as English speaking candidates from any nationality. Our restaurant is located in Riyadh.