Head Chef - Pool & Grill- Kitchen - Jumeirah The Red Sea

Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 224,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel brand in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced Head Chef to join the Pool & Grill Kitchen team. You will create innovative menus, oversee food preparation, and manage kitchen staff. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in luxury hospitality and holds a degree in Catering or Hospitality. This role offers competitive benefits, including generous food and beverage perks and staff discounts across global locations.

Benefits

Generous food and beverage benefits

Reduced hotel rates globally

Excellent employee benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of international experience in a five-star hotel or restaurant.
• Ability to create innovative and diverse menus.
• Experience in kitchen staff supervision and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative and diverse menus reflecting culinary trends.
• Oversee food preparation ensuring adherence to standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate tasks during service.
• Manage food inventory levels and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene practices.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Culinary creativity

Advanced Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Catering, Hospitality or relevant field

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 Pool & Grill 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 a bachelor’s degree in Catering, Hospitality or any other relevant field.
• Possess 10+ years of international experience in a five‑star hotel and restaurants.
• Demonstrate problem‑solving skills.
• Hold strong leadership and team management skills.
• Possess Software 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.