Head Chef - Italian / Mediterranean- Kitchen - Jumeirah The Red Sea

Jumeirah; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global luxury hospitality leader is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the Italian - Mediterranean Kitchen. The ideal candidate should possess over 10 years of experience in five-star environments, demonstrating strong culinary creativity and leadership skills. Key responsibilities include menu innovation, kitchen management, and adherence to food safety standards. Exceptional employee benefits are provided, making this a desirable position in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Generous F&B benefits

Reduced hotel rates across global properties

Qualifications

• 10+ years of international experience in five-star hotels and restaurants.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to create innovative and diverse menus.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative menus reflecting culinary trends.
• Oversee food preparation for quality and consistency.
• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate tasks.
• Manage food inventory and minimize waste.
• Monitor food costs and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary creativity

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Food safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Catering, Hospitality or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office programs (Advanced)

Job description

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a portfolio of 31 exceptional properties across 13 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and since then the brand has become known for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels, and exclusive branded residences. Jumeirah is synonymous with Arabian luxury hospitality and the ability to craft distinctive, purposeful experiences for the world’s most discerning travellers.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Chef to join the Italian - Mediterranean Kitchen team at Jumeirah The Red Sea.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Create innovative and diverse menus that reflect culinary trends, dietary preferences, and the restaurant's concept, ensuring a balance of flavors, textures, and presentation.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, ensuring consistency, freshness, and adherence to established recipes and standards.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants, assigning tasks, providing training, and ensuring smooth operations during service.
• Manage food inventory levels, monitor stock rotation, and minimize waste by implementing effective inventory control measures.
• Monitor food costs, analyze variances, and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or guest satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and hygiene practices to maintain a clean and safe working environment.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Hold abachelor’s degree in Catering, Hospitality or any other relevant field.
• Possess10+ years of international experience in a five-star hotel and restaurants.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Hold strong leadership and team management skills.
• PossessSoftware competencies – Microsoft Office programs (Advanced).

About the Benefits

Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who likes to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.