Indian Executive Chef in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

OceanWave Maritime; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

OceanWave Maritime in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia invites an experienced Indian Executive Chef to oversee all kitchen operations and ensure top quality and consistency in our Indian offerings.

Responsibilities include menu planning, staff training, cost control, and maintaining health & safety standards while collaborating with other departments for smooth restaurant operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as an Executive Chef or similar role in a reputable Indian restaurant.
• Extensive knowledge of traditional Indian cuisine as well as modern culinary trends.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and train a diverse team.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create menus reflecting traditional Indian cuisine while incorporating modern dishes.
• Train and manage kitchen staff to ensure efficiency, quality and consistency in food preparation.
• Monitor food costs, inventory levels and budget to maintain profitability.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operation of the restaurant.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and implement new techniques or recipes as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Cost control

Staff training

Quality assurance

English fluency

Arabic knowledge

Education

Culinary arts degree (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Indian Executive Chef to join our team in Jeddah Saudi Arabia As the Executive Chef you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen operations and ensuring the highest level of quality and consistency in our food offerings

Responsibilities

• Plan and create menus that reflect traditional Indian cuisine while also incorporating modern and innovative dishes
• Train and manage kitchen staff to ensure efficiency quality and consistency in food preparation
• Monitor food costs inventory levels and budget to maintain profitability
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operation of the restaurant
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and implement new techniques or recipes as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience as an Executive Chef or similar role in a reputable Indian restaurant
• Extensive knowledge of traditional Indian cuisine as well as modern culinary trends
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and train a diverse team
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Fluent in English Arabic is a plus
• Valid work permit for Saudi Arabia if not an Indian national
• Degree or certification in Culinary Arts is preferred but not required

Working Conditions

• This is a contract position with a salary of 1100$ per month
• The working hours are full-time 6 days a week
• This position does not offer accommodation so applicants must have their own housing arrangements
• This job is also suitable for students looking for part-time work