Senior Oriental Chef

AccorHotel; Medina; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Medina seeks a Chef specializing in Oriental cuisine. The role involves developing innovative menus, supervising kitchen operations, and ensuring high standards in food preparation and presentation. Candidates should be knowledgeable in culinary techniques and willing to work flexible hours. Join a luxurious environment focused on modern culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Understanding of various culinary profiles and techniques.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Desire to continually learn and explore new cooking techniques.
• Capability to maintain safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Availability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and innovate Oriental menus.
• Supervise the kitchen operation and daily activities.
• Direct and monitor the preparation of all Oriental dishes.
• Ensure correct presentation and cost management of dishes.
• Train and guide the culinary team.

Skills

Understanding of different culinary profiles and techniques

Capable of following instructions without variation

Desire to learn new flavors and techniques

Work safely, efficiently and neatly

Willingness to work nights and weekends

Job description

Job Description

Develop new and innovative concepts in Oriental menus

Participate in Menu Planning as appropriate

Supervise oriental kitchen operation and day to day activities

Direct and monitor preparation of all oriental dishes

Taste sauces (Arabic / Oriental) to ensure correct taste

Ensure that all Oriental Dishes are served in correct manner and waste avoided

Communicate on daily basis to Executive Chef all relevant information of operation

Consider Local requirement, Market Needs, New trends, Recipes and Food Costs

Inspect the set up of all kitchen work Stations

Aware of menu engineering techniques considering cost and variety

Review all requisitions for foods and supplies

Oversee the oriental food presentation on all buffets to meet the Hotel standards

Review and control of cost and waste

Ensure that CDP receive the right training and optimum guidance

Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays

Review the schedule and follow the attendance of Oriental kitchen team

Assist in preparing manning guide and budget of the dep't

Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies

Prepares, cooks, serves oriental Appetizers, Savories, Salads and Sandwiches

Prepares, cooks, serves hot and cold sauces and all oriental dishes

Decorate and present portions and dishes with good garnishing techniques

Prepare and cook Oriental dishes appropriate to the hotel location and guest mix

Qualifications

• Understanding of different culinary profiles and techniques
• Capable of following instructions without variation
• A desire to learn new flavors and techniques
• The capability to work safely, efficiently and neatly
• Willingness to work nights and weekends

Additional Information

Your team and working environment :

• Sofitel Shahd Al-Madinah boasts a landmark location in the center of Madinah, a short walk from the northern entrance of the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. The property features 469 keys, including the most luxurious suite in Madinah, two- and three-bedroom suites, three dining outlets, an executive lounge, two meeting rooms and a fitness center with a gym, stand out as a beacon of modern luxury and French savoir-faire, blending the brand’s unique sense of joie de vivre with the very best of the local.