Levantine Cuisine Chef de Cuisine – Luxury Resort

Accor; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Raffles & Fairmont The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia seeks a Chef De Cuisine for Levantine cuisine to lead a high-end kitchen team in a 5-star luxury setting. You will drive Levantine menu creation, ensure exceptional quality, and manage cross-functional kitchen operations across restaurant and events.

The role requires minimum 6 years in luxury hospitality, deep Levantine knowledge, and strong leadership. You will train staff, uphold HACCP standards, and collaborate on strategy with senior chefs

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in culinary field at an international class hotel or resort of 5-star luxury caliber.
• Deep knowledge of traditional Arabic and Levantine cuisine fundamentals.
• Completed an internationally recognized apprenticeship, culinary school or certified training program.
• Apprenticeship or any other culinary certificate/diploma an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Highly hands-on, operationally strong, and detail oriented.
• Passionate, inspired, and driven by culinary excellence.
• Strong understanding of Raffles & Fairmont service culture and emotional luxury philosophy.
• Impeccable grooming and personal presentation aligned with ultra-luxury standards.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Drive the creative direction of the Levantine menu, delivering modern interpretations while respecting tradition.
• Ensure consistency and highest quality in taste, temperature, presentation, and cleanliness across displays.
• Coordinate all restaurant, banquet, and food production activities; supervise chefs and kitchen staff with clear direction.
• Monitor portion control, waste minimization, and storage; review food cost against budgets.
• Oversee purchasing, receiving, and inventory management in coordination with Main Kitchen.
• Conduct staff training, menu implementation sessions, and daily briefings; manage appraisals.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines, fire safety, and hotel regulations across kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on business strategy, menu planning, promotions, and equipment recommendations.
• Build guest loyalty through consistent quality delivery and proactive guest service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Creative menu development

Guest service focus

Education

International culinary apprenticeship / culinary school

Culinary certification

Job description

Raffles & Fairmont The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia seeks a Chef De Cuisine for Levantine cuisine to lead a high-end kitchen team in a 5-star luxury setting. You will drive Levantine menu creation, ensure exceptional quality, and manage cross-functional kitchen operations across restaurant and events.

The role requires minimum 6 years in luxury hospitality, deep Levantine knowledge, and strong leadership. You will train staff, uphold HACCP standards, and collaborate on strategy with senior chefs