Executive Chef - Raffles Diriyah
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About the Role
Raffles Diriyah seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations at a luxury hotel in Riyadh. The role involves pre-opening strategy, menu development, team building, and ensuring exceptional dining experiences across outlets, banquets, and in-room dining.
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Responsibilities
- Lead culinary input into OS&E specification and concept development for all F&B outlets
- Own the Pre Opening Budget for the culinary department
- Build the culinary organizational structure and manning plan
- Recruit, interview, and onboard senior culinary leadership
- Develop opening menus, recipe standards, and SOPs aligned to Raffles brand standards
- Direct food ordering, preparation, production, and quality control across all outlets
- Set and uphold the highest standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and safety
- Manage food cost, labour cost, and overall departmental P&L performance
- Foster a positive, respectful, and high performance kitchen culture
- Engage with guests to elevate the dining experience and respond to feedback
Requirements
- Minimum 10+ years progressive culinary leadership experience
- 3+ years as Executive Chef in an internationally branded luxury/ultra luxury hotel
- Proven pre opening experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of Middle Eastern/Saudi cuisine
- Demonstrated P&L, food cost, and large team management capability
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Culinary degree/certification and food safety credentials (HACCP or equivalent)
- Fluency in English required; Arabic a plus
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Company Description
- Raffles Diriyah is a luxury hotel in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, set against the UNESCO World Heritage site of Al Tuarif and Wadi Hanifa.
Job Description
- The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations, acting as the property's culinary ambassador.
Pre Opening
- Lead culinary input into OS&E specification and concept development for all F&B outlets.
- Own the Pre Opening Budget for the culinary department.
- Build the culinary organizational structure and manning plan.
- Recruit, interview, and onboard senior culinary leadership.
- Develop opening menus, recipe standards, and SOPs aligned to Raffles brand standards.
Operational Leadership
- Direct food ordering, preparation, production, and quality control across all restaurants, bars, banquets, in room dining, and residences.
- Set and uphold the highest standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and safety across all kitchens.
- Manage food cost, labour cost, and overall departmental P&L performance.
- Continuously refine kitchen operating procedures and drive innovation in menu offerings.
- Ensure full compliance with Saudi food safety, health, licensing, and fire/safety regulations.
Leadership & Culture
- Influence the skills, knowledge, and team spirit of the entire culinary operation.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and high performance kitchen culture.
- Mentor and develop talents.
- Maintain close cross departmental collaboration with F&B Service, Procurement, and Engineering.
Guest Relations
- Engage with guests to elevate the dining experience and respond to feedback.
- Represent the culinary department in media engagements and high profile events.
- Support marketing in developing promotional menus and signature culinary moments.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10+ years progressive culinary leadership experience, including 3+ years as Executive Chef in luxury hotel.
- Proven pre opening experience strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Middle Eastern/Saudi cuisine.
- Demonstrated P&L, food cost, and large team management capability.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Culinary degree/certification and food safety credentials (HACCP or equivalent).
- Fluency in English required; Arabic a plus.
Additional Information
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide.
- Complimentary duty meal.
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world.
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability activities.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
- We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
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