Shawarma Chef - Seasonal
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About the Role
Prepare and cook shawarma using traditional techniques, ensuring food safety and quality, while working efficiently in a fast-paced outdoor kitchen.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook chicken, beef, and lamb shawarma according to established recipes and quality standards
- Marinate, season, stack, and operate shawarma rotisserie equipment using proper cooking techniques
- Slice and serve shawarma with precision, ensuring consistency in portion sizes, quality, and presentation
- Prepare accompanying ingredients, sauces, breads, and garnishes as required
- Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, freshness, and visual presentation throughout service
- Ensure all food preparation complies with HACCP, food safety, and sanitation regulations
- Monitor ingredient quality and report shortages or quality concerns to Head Chef or Kitchen Supervisor
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic workstation at all times
- Minimize food waste through proper stock rotation and portion control
- Support kitchen operations during busy service periods while maintaining speed, accuracy, and quality
- Assist with daily mise en place, equipment setup, and end of shift cleaning
- Follow company policies, health and safety procedures, and kitchen operational standards
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Shawarma Chef or similar role
- Strong knowledge of traditional shawarma preparation techniques and Middle Eastern cuisine
- Experience operating commercial shawarma rotisserie equipment
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
- Ability to work efficiently in a high volume, fast paced outdoor kitchen
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, public holidays, and extended shifts
- Basic English communication skills
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- We are recruiting for a Shawarma Chef (Seasonal) to join our culinary team for a high profile hospitality activation.
- The ideal candidate will be passionate about authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and have proven experience preparing premium quality shawarma in a fast paced, high volume outdoor kitchen.
- This is a Seasonal role for approximately 45 days from 15 July 2026 30 August 2026.
- The role is based in Saudi Arabia, and all flights, visa, accommodation, travel will be paid for.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook chicken, beef, and lamb shawarma according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Marinate, season, stack, and operate shawarma rotisserie equipment using proper cooking techniques.
- Slice and serve shawarma with precision, ensuring consistency in portion sizes, quality, and presentation.
- Prepare accompanying ingredients, sauces, breads, and garnishes as required.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, freshness, and visual presentation throughout service.
- Ensure all food preparation complies with HACCP, food safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Monitor ingredient quality and report any shortages or quality concerns to the Head Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic workstation at all times.
- Minimize food waste through proper stock rotation and portion control.
- Support kitchen operations during busy service periods while maintaining speed, accuracy, and quality.
- Assist with daily mise en place, equipment setup, and end of shift cleaning.
- Follow company policies, health and safety procedures, and kitchen operational standards.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Shawarma Chef or in a similar role within a restaurant, catering company, or hospitality environment.
- Strong knowledge of traditional shawarma preparation techniques and Middle Eastern cuisine.
- Experience operating commercial shawarma rotisserie equipment.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
- Ability to work efficiently in a high volume, fast paced outdoor kitchen.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, public holidays, and extended shifts as required during the seasonal activation.
Benefits
- All Travel & Flights Covered.
- Accommodation provided
- Transport provided
- Meals provided
- Work gaining exposure to world class hospitality standards.
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