Italian Head Chef

Specialty : Italian cuisine

Location : Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Candidate required to relocate to Jeddah)

Reporting to : CEO

Restaurants Managed : 2 existing Italian restaurants pax each) + 2 upcoming venues

Role Overview :

Our client, a fast growing Restaurant chain, is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Italian Head Chef to lead the culinary operations across a growing portfolio of Italian restaurants.

The successful candidate will bring authentic Italian culinary expertise, strong leadership in managing kitchen teams, and a proven ability to run high-volume, premium dining concepts. This is a key leadership position that will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, from menu development and cost control to team training and pre-opening planning for new outlets.

Key Responsibilities :

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure authentic Italian food preparation and high-quality standards are maintained consistently.
• Collaborate with the CEO and management to design innovative menus rooted in traditional Italian cuisine.
• Oversee inventory, food cost control, supplier coordination, and kitchen hygiene in line with HACCP standards.
• Recruit, train, and manage a diverse team of chefs, commis, and kitchen staff.
• Manage pre-opening tasks for new restaurants including kitchen layout planning, equipment selection, and staff onboarding.
• Monitor customer feedback and work closely with front-of-house to ensure an exceptional dining experience.
• Drive kitchen efficiency, minimise waste, and ensure compliance with local food safety regulations.

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What We Offer :

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