Luxury Executive Chef: Multi-Venue Culinary Vision

Accor; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor's SO Jeddah seeks a visionary Executive Chef to lead culinary direction and drive bold dining experiences across venues. You will inspire a high-performing team, curate trend-driven menus reflecting local culture, and ensure exceptional quality, consistency and guest satisfaction while delivering strong commercial results.

You will oversee kitchen operations, manage food costs and inventory, and champion safety and innovation in line with brand standards and halal requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Chef experience in luxury hotels or lifestyle brands.
• Strong leadership and team development capability.
• Expertise in menu development, culinary innovation, and guest experience.
• Solid financial acumen with food costs, budgets and profitability.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and quality standards.
• Passion for culinary trends, creativity, and guest-centric experiences.
• Understanding of halal culinary requirements and local market tastes.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary vision and strategy across all venues and services.
• Curate trend-driven menus reflecting local culture and SO lifestyle.
• Ensure quality, creativity, and consistency across offerings.
• Inspire and develop a world-class culinary team.
• Drive innovation and stay ahead of dining trends.
• Partner with F&B leadership to create memorable guest experiences.
• Oversee kitchen operations, productivity, and service excellence.
• Manage food costs, inventory and profitability while maintaining quality.
• Champion food safety, hygiene and regulatory compliance.
• Foster creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Financial acumen

Food safety

Halal culinary knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Accor's SO Jeddah seeks a visionary Executive Chef to lead culinary direction and drive bold dining experiences across venues. You will inspire a high-performing team, curate trend-driven menus reflecting local culture, and ensure exceptional quality, consistency and guest satisfaction while delivering strong commercial results.

You will oversee kitchen operations, manage food costs and inventory, and champion safety and innovation in line with brand standards and halal requirements.