Chef de Cuisine

Job Title: Chef de Cuisine

Salary & Benefits:

• USD 4,500/month.
• Accommodation.
• Transportation.
• Insurance.
• Single Status.

Job Overview:
Our client, a high-profile luxury catering company in Saudi Arabia, is seeking an accomplished Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations for large-scale, high-end events. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring extensive culinary expertise, operational precision, and the ability to manage diverse teams while delivering exceptional quality and presentation at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a dedicated kitchen team in the preparation and presentation of high-quality cuisine across VIP banquets, corporate events, and luxury functions
• Oversee day-to-day operations in the kitchen, ensuring smooth execution, efficiency, and adherence to luxury service standards
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and senior culinary leadership in menu planning, event-specific customisation, and production timelines
• Maintain rigorous food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance across all kitchen activities
• Train, coach, and supervise junior chefs and kitchen staff, promoting high performance and consistency
• Ensure excellent flavour, texture, and presentation across all menu items, with an eye for detail and refinement
• Monitor inventory, procurement, and kitchen resource management to support cost control and efficiency
• Drive culinary innovation while preserving quality, consistency, and brand identity

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Proven background in leading kitchen operations within luxury catering, banqueting, or fine dining environments
• Extensive expertise across a variety of international cuisines, with flexibility to adapt to client preferences and event concepts
• Strong ability to manage large kitchen teams and high-volume production while maintaining refined quality
• Culinary degree or formal training from a recognised institution preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus
• Experience working in the Gulf region or with VIP clientele is an advantage