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Riyadh, Riyadh Confidential

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The Head Chef specialising in Mediterranean cuisines is primarily responsible to enhance the menu offerings and oversee the day-to-day management for the culinary operations of the Chairman's properties within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia while maintaining a superior level of customer service.

The ideal candidate will excel in preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality Mediterranean dishes that complement our existing culinary repertoire. The family values fresh, seasonal, locally sourced, and healthy organic cuisine. This role also involves overseeing the design, implementation and co development with the Properties Manager and Head Housekeeper of all SOPs and administrative infrastructure to optimise the culinary operations.

The Head Chef must possess excellent leadership and management skills, with a proven track record of training and supervising a large kitchen team serving the family and 180 employees daily. Responsibilities include comprehensive training of the kitchen team and all aspects of kitchen operations.

The candidate should have strong international HACCP health and hygiene experience, along with expertise in efficient food and stock ordering and rotation management. They will be responsible for implementing, overseeing, and managing kitchen budgets and food costs to align with operational and family needs.

Additionally, the chef will be tasked with transitioning sourcing from retail markets to establishing new agreements with top wholesalers. This optimisation of the value chain will utilise new, seasonal ingredients to expand the kitchen's repertoire effectively.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Oversight

  • Menu planning and development including all dietary requirements in close collaboration with the Head Housekeeper and the family for formal and informal settings.
  • Sourcing, ordering and supplier development the finest seasonal and organic ingredients locally and internationally.
  • Co-develop, implement and monitor high quality and high-level SOPs to optimise the day-to-day management of the kitchen, food and beverage service departments and ensure alignment with the current-and long-term objectives of the Chairman & Family.
  • Review expenditures, invoice entries, and other accounting documents for the food and beverage departments in coordination with the Properties Manager.
  • Monitor and manage the day-to-day operations of the food and beverage in close coordination with the Head Housekeeper to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Monitor operating expenses, culinary budgets, and oversee the efficient procurement of all goods, materials, equipment and services.
  • Create and manage detailed staff work and holiday schedules.
  • Coordinating events, guest visits, and daily logistics with the Head Housekeeper, Properties Manager and family to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Plan, implement and supervise daily and seasonal cleaning schedules for all food and beverage areas.
  • Oversee the care and maintenance of equipment, supplies and materials.
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for the family and all staff.

2. Staff Management

  • Manage, lead, motivate, train and oversee the kitchen team of 15–20 employees to advance employee engagement, service standards and develop a high-performing low to middle management team.
  • Work closely and coordinate day-to-day movements with all supervisory staff across the Housekeeping, Administration, Maintenance, Accounting and Logistics departments.
  • Co-develop and oversee all staff training programs in close coordination with the Properties Manager and the family to optimise and elevate the service standards in the household.
  • Implement, train staff and oversee strong International HACCP Health & Hygiene compliance standards in the kitchen and beverage service departments.

4. Logistical Coordination

  • Coordinate day-to-day food and beverage operational requirements in close collaboration with the Properties Manager, Head Housekeeper and the family for arrivals, departures of the family, their guests, staff, functions and events ensuring that all necessary preparations are made in advance.

5. Communication and Reporting

  • Provide regular updates and reports to the Properties Manager on the status of staff and departmental activities.
  • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with members of the family.
  • Maintain transparent and continuous communication with the family, all supervisors, and all relevant stakeholders.
  • Document all activities, incidents, and feedback for future reference and improvement.
  • Strictly always uphold all security and confidential matters.

6. Crisis Management

  • Co-develop and assist in the implementation of a crisis management plan for any emergencies that may occur in the kitchen and beverage service areas.
  • Provide real-time assistance and support in case of any disruptions or emergencies.

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree holder in relevant field or equivalent.
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience within high performance kitchens at a similar property and/or a 5-star hotel/resort.
  • Solid knowledge and repertoire of Mediterranean family style food of Spain, France, Italy etc
  • Proven experience in managing large teams in high pressure environments with calm and patience
  • Experience managing and training large teams of disparate nationalities.
  • Experience in staff training to elevate service standards.
  • Solid administration and computer skills (Excel, Word etc)
  • Experience interacting with accounting ERP and IT systems such as Oracle NetSuite is a plus.
  • Candidates preferred with predominantly commercial background and less so in private service.
  • Strategic, quick and procedural long term thinker.
  • Efficient, self-reliant and proactive.
  • Must have aptitude for creative problem solving, analysis and emotional intelligence to effect successful change management.
  • Must be process driven with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities effectively with all levels and departments.
  • Unquestionable integrity, dependability and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
  • Fluency in English is a must.

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GLADSTONE FUELS PTY LTD

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  • Responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen
  • Supervise kitchen production and presentation of quality food
  • Lead kitchen team in a challenging environment

Required urgently full-time for a restaurant in remote

SA, about 850 kms north of Adelaide. Must be available for weekends and public holidays as we are open all year round. You will be responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen, kitchen supervision, its production and presentation of quality food. You must be reliable, passionate and creative with excellent organisational, business and people skills able to lead our kitchen team and its challenging environment. Fully qualified with a minimum of 3-year experience from a comparable busy, high-volume environment. Familiar with Australian and Indian cuisine. Only genuine enquiries to: ***

Certificate IV Kitchen Management qualification is required for this position.

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  • Responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen
  • Supervise kitchen production and presentation of quality food
  • Lead kitchen team in a challenging environment

Required urgently full-time for a restaurant in remote

SA, about 850 kms north of Adelaide. Must be available for weekends and public holidays as we are open all year round. You will be responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen, kitchen supervision, its production and presentation of quality food. You must be reliable, passionate and creative with excellent organisational, business and people skills able to lead our kitchen team and its challenging environment. Fully qualified with a minimum of 3-year experience from a comparable busy, high-volume environment. Familiar with Australian and Indian cuisine. Only genuine enquiries to: ***

Certificate IV Kitchen Management qualification is required for this position.

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  • Responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen
  • Supervise kitchen production and presentation of quality food
  • Lead kitchen team in a challenging environment

Required urgently full-time for a restaurant in remote

SA, about 850 kms north of Adelaide. Must be available for weekends and public holidays as we are open all year round. You will be responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen, kitchen supervision, its production and presentation of quality food. You must be reliable, passionate and creative with excellent organisational, business and people skills able to lead our kitchen team and its challenging environment. Fully qualified with a minimum of 3-year experience from a comparable busy, high-volume environment. Familiar with Australian and Indian cuisine. Only genuine enquiries to: ***

Certificate IV Kitchen Management qualification is required for this position.

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  • Responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen
  • Supervise kitchen production and presentation of quality food
  • Lead kitchen team in a challenging environment

Required urgently full-time for a restaurant in remote

SA, about 850 kms north of Adelaide. Must be available for weekends and public holidays as we are open all year round. You will be responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen, kitchen supervision, its production and presentation of quality food. You must be reliable, passionate and creative with excellent organisational, business and people skills able to lead our kitchen team and its challenging environment. Fully qualified with a minimum of 3-year experience from a comparable busy, high-volume environment. Familiar with Australian and Indian cuisine. Only genuine enquiries to: ***

Certificate IV Kitchen Management qualification is required for this position.

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  • Responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen
  • Supervise kitchen production and presentation of quality food
  • Lead kitchen team in a challenging environment

Required urgently full-time for a restaurant in remote

SA, about 850 kms north of Adelaide. Must be available for weekends and public holidays as we are open all year round. You will be responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen, kitchen supervision, its production and presentation of quality food. You must be reliable, passionate and creative with excellent organisational, business and people skills able to lead our kitchen team and its challenging environment. Fully qualified with a minimum of 3-year experience from a comparable busy, high-volume environment. Familiar with Australian and Indian cuisine. Only genuine enquiries to: ***

Certificate IV Kitchen Management qualification is required for this position.

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  • Responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen
  • Supervise kitchen production and presentation of quality food
  • Lead kitchen team in a challenging environment

Required urgently full-time for a restaurant in remote

SA, about 850 kms north of Adelaide. Must be available for weekends and public holidays as we are open all year round. You will be responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen, kitchen supervision, its production and presentation of quality food. You must be reliable, passionate and creative with excellent organisational, business and people skills able to lead our kitchen team and its challenging environment. Fully qualified with a minimum of 3-year experience from a comparable busy, high-volume environment. Familiar with Australian and Indian cuisine. Only genuine enquiries to: ***

Certificate IV Kitchen Management qualification is required for this position.

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  • Responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen
  • Supervise kitchen production and presentation of quality food
  • Lead kitchen team in a challenging environment

Required urgently full-time for a restaurant in remote

SA, about 850 kms north of Adelaide. Must be available for weekends and public holidays as we are open all year round. You will be responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen, kitchen supervision, its production and presentation of quality food. You must be reliable, passionate and creative with excellent organisational, business and people skills able to lead our kitchen team and its challenging environment. Fully qualified with a minimum of 3-year experience from a comparable busy, high-volume environment. Familiar with Australian and Indian cuisine. Only genuine enquiries to: ***

Certificate IV Kitchen Management qualification is required for this position.

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Head Chef

GLADSTONE FUELS PTY LTD

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Job Description

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  • Responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen
  • Supervise kitchen production and presentation of quality food
  • Lead kitchen team in a challenging environment

Required urgently full-time for a restaurant in remote

SA, about 850 kms north of Adelaide. Must be available for weekends and public holidays as we are open all year round. You will be responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen, kitchen supervision, its production and presentation of quality food. You must be reliable, passionate and creative with excellent organisational, business and people skills able to lead our kitchen team and its challenging environment. Fully qualified with a minimum of 3-year experience from a comparable busy, high-volume environment. Familiar with Australian and Indian cuisine. Only genuine enquiries to: ***

Certificate IV Kitchen Management qualification is required for this position.

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Head Chef

GLADSTONE FUELS PTY LTD

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Description

workfromhome

  • Responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen
  • Supervise kitchen production and presentation of quality food
  • Lead kitchen team in a challenging environment

Required urgently full-time for a restaurant in remote

SA, about 850 kms north of Adelaide. Must be available for weekends and public holidays as we are open all year round. You will be responsible for overall management of the busy kitchen, kitchen supervision, its production and presentation of quality food. You must be reliable, passionate and creative with excellent organisational, business and people skills able to lead our kitchen team and its challenging environment. Fully qualified with a minimum of 3-year experience from a comparable busy, high-volume environment. Familiar with Australian and Indian cuisine. Only genuine enquiries to: ***

Certificate IV Kitchen Management qualification is required for this position.

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