Senior Chef - International Cuisine
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Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Chef
specializing in International Cuisine to join our client’s operation in
Saudi Arabia.
The ideal candidate should have a strong restaurant
background, excellent culinary skills, creativity, and solid experience in
developing and executing modern international menus.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare
and execute high-quality international dishes.
- Develop
new menu items and seasonal specials.
- Maintain
consistency in taste, presentation, portion size, and quality.
- Create
modern and attractive food presentations.
- Standardize
recipes and preparation methods.
- Support
food costing and portion control.
- Supervise
and train kitchen team members.
- Manage
daily kitchen preparation and service.
- Monitor
food quality and kitchen productivity.
- Maintain
excellent hygiene and food-safety standards.
- Control
food waste and ingredient usage.
- Work
closely with the Executive Chef on menu development.
- Ensure
smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods.
Requirements
Cuisine Experience
Strong knowledge of several international cuisines is
required, preferably:
Mediterranean • Italian • French • Asian • Middle Eastern
• Contemporary International
Experience with modern fusion cuisine is an
advantage.
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 7–10 years of professional kitchen experience.
- Minimum 3 years in a Senior Chef, Sous Chef, or similar position.
- Strong
background in high-end restaurants or 5-star hotels.
- Excellent
knowledge of international cuisine.
- Strong
plating and food-presentation skills.
- Experience
in menu development and recipe standardization.
- Good
knowledge of food costing and portion control.
- Knowledge
of HACCP and food-safety standards.
- Strong
leadership and team-management skills.
- Able
to relocate to Saudi Arabia.
- English
communication skills required.
- Arabic communication skills required.