Head Chef – Taif, KSA

Jumpino; At Ta'if; On-site; SAR 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Jumpino is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations in a fast-paced trampoline park environment. The role combines culinary leadership with operational excellence to deliver a multi-cuisine menu including pasta, pizza, burgers and Arabic dishes while maintaining quality and food safety.

You will design menus, supervise kitchen staff, manage food costing, and ensure consistency, efficiency, and a high standard of cleanliness and food safety during peak service periods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Chef.
• Experience with multi-cuisine menus (Western & Arabic preferred).
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergen compliance.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and peak service times.
• Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations and food prep.
• Design, develop and execute a multi-cuisine menu (pasta, pizza, burgers, Arabic cuisine, etc.)
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all menu items
• Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations
• Train, supervise, and motivate kitchen staff
• Manage stock control, ordering, food costing, and waste reduction
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
• Collaborate with management to support events, parties, and high-volume service periods

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Multi-cuisine cooking

Menu planning

Food safety

Staff training

Inventory control

Time management

Allergen compliance

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced, creative, and highly organized Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations in a fast-paced trampoline park environment. This role blends culinary leadership with operational excellence, delivering high-quality food across a multi-cuisine menu that includes pasta, pizza, burgers, Arabic dishes, and more, while maintaining efficiency, consistency, and strict food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations and food preparation
• Design, develop, and execute a multi-cuisine menu (pasta, pizza, burgers, Arabic cuisine, etc.)
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all menu items
• Maintain full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations
• Train, supervise, and motivate kitchen staff
• Manage stock control, ordering, food costing, and waste reduction
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
• Collaborate with management to support events, parties, and high-volume service periods

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef
• Experience working with multi-cuisine menus (Western & Arabic preferred)
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergen compliance
• Ability to lead a kitchen team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Flexible availability, including weekends and peak service times
• Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications preferred

Required Skills

• Strong kitchen leadership and team-management skills
• Expertise in multi-cuisine cooking techniques
• Menu planning, food costing, and inventory control skills
• Excellent time management and ability to perform under pressure
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and consistency

Why Join Us?

• Creative freedom with a diverse, exciting menu
• Stable role in a lively, family-focused venue
• Opportunity to build and lead a skilled kitchen team