Luxury Culinary Director: Innovative, Sustainable Dining

Rosewood Hotel Group; Al Wajh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosewood Amaala, on Saudi Arabia’s pristine west coast, seeks a Director of Culinary to shape and deliver the culinary vision across all outlets. You will provide strategic leadership, balancing guest satisfaction, team performance, and commercial success.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management, plus a track record leading luxury culinary teams, with a focus on innovation, quality, and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management.
• Advanced culinary certifications viewed favourably.
• Experience leading luxury hotels, resorts or high-end hospitality environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for global culinary trends and sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across restaurants, bars, banquets and in-room dining.
• Drive innovative, culturally inspired dining concepts with sustainability at the core.
• Develop and mentor diverse culinary teams to achieve excellence.
• Manage budgets, inventory, and food safety standards to ensure profitability.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and local regulations, including health inspections.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring teams

Budget management

Food safety

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

Job description

Rosewood Amaala, on Saudi Arabia’s pristine west coast, seeks a Director of Culinary to shape and deliver the culinary vision across all outlets. You will provide strategic leadership, balancing guest satisfaction, team performance, and commercial success.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management, plus a track record leading luxury culinary teams, with a focus on innovation, quality, and sustainable practices.