Visionary Executive Chef – Luxury Hotel Dining Leader

SO/ Hotels & Resorts; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare advantages

Competitive salary

Perks across Ennismore brands

Job summary

SO/ Hotels & Resorts in Jeddah seeks an Executive Chef to drive culinary direction across all venues, events, and in-room dining experiences. Lead a high-performing team, curate trend-driven menus aligned with SO/ lifestyle, and ensure premium quality, creativity, and consistency in a luxury hospitality setting.

Role requires strong financial acumen, food safety mastery, and pre-opening luxury experience. Focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences while optimizing costs and brand

Qualifications

• Seasoned executive chef with proven leadership in luxury hotels or destination dining concepts.
• Track record of building and developing high-performing culinary teams.
• Expertise in menu development, culinary innovation, and exceptional dining experiences.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing food costs, budgets, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary vision and strategy across all venues, events, and in-room dining experiences.
• Curate innovative, trend-driven menus reflecting SO/ lifestyle and local culture.
• Deliver exceptional quality, creativity, and consistency across all offerings.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop a world-class culinary team.
• Drive culinary innovation by staying ahead of dining trends and guest preferences.
• Partner with F&B leadership to create memorable experiences that generate revenue.
• Oversee kitchen operations, productivity, and service excellence across outlets.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and profitability while maintaining premium standards.
• Champion food safety, hygiene, and compliance with brand and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Executive Chef leadership

Menu development

Culinary innovation

Food cost management

Food safety & HACCP

Stakeholder management

Saudi halal cuisine knowledge

Multi-outlet operations

Pre-opening luxury hospitality

Job description

SO/ Hotels & Resorts in Jeddah seeks an Executive Chef to drive culinary direction across all venues, events, and in-room dining experiences. Lead a high-performing team, curate trend-driven menus aligned with SO/ lifestyle, and ensure premium quality, creativity, and consistency in a luxury hospitality setting.

Role requires strong financial acumen, food safety mastery, and pre-opening luxury experience. Focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences while optimizing costs and brand