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Executive Chef

Executive Chef

Leylaty GroupRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
8 منذ أيام
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Position Purpose

The Executive Chef is the Chief Culinary and Operational Strategist, holding ultimate creativity, quality, and fiscal accountability for the entire catering operation.

This role's core purpose is to define and drive the culinary brand identity while ensuring the maximum profitability, consistency, and operational excellence of all food production. They are the senior leader responsible for strategic menu development, strict financial management, and guaranteeing the flawless quality of every dish served both in the unit and at all catering events.

The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing the culinary operations of the catering services within the group. This includes menu development, food quality control, kitchen staff management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The Executive Chef will play a pivotal role in maintaining the high standards of food quality and service that the group is known for.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Management

  • Vision and Standards : Define and maintain the highest culinary standards, creativity, and quality across all food products and service execution, ensuring alignment with the brand's vision and reputation.
  • Team Command : Recruit, train, mentor, and manage the entire culinary brigade, including the Executive Sous Chef and Chef De Cuisines. Foster a culture of excellence, discipline, and professional development.
  • Financial Performance : Assume ultimate accountability for the kitchen's financial health. Develop and manage the annual culinary budget, control food and labor costs, and implement strategies to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
  • Policy and Compliance : Establish, implement, and enforce all kitchen policies, safety protocols, and health regulations (HACCP included). Ensure the facility maintains full compliance with local and corporate standards.

Culinary Development and Production

  • Menu Engineering : Lead the research, development, costing, and execution of innovative and seasonal menus for all catering services. Ensure menus are scalable for high-volume production while maintaining quality and margin targets.
  • Production Oversight : Work closely with the Executive Sous Chef to oversee and optimize the entire production flow within the central unit, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and timely preparation for all scheduled events.
  • Quality Assurance : Personally approve all recipes, ingredient specifications, and final food presentation standards. Conduct regular tastings and inspections to ensure consistency across all departments.
  • Event Execution and Client Relations

  • Logistical Strategy : Oversee the planning and logistical strategy for all complex off-site catering events, collaborating with the Executive Sous Chef and sales teams to ensure operational feasibility and success.
  • Client Interface : Act as the senior culinary representative for high-profile clients and media. Conduct high-level food tastings, address specific client requests, and resolve any significant on-site culinary issues professionally.
  • On-Site Leadership : Provide senior management oversight for the culinary team during major events, ensuring the seamless transition from preparation to service and maintaining quality under pressure.
  • Key Competencies

  • Visionary Leadership : The ability to inspire a team and translate a strategic culinary vision into tangible results.
  • Financial Accountability : A deep understanding of the relationship between quality, efficiency, and profitability.
  • Organizational Mastery : Exceptional skills in planning, resource allocation, and managing complex, simultaneous operations.
  • Communication : Superior verbal, written, and presentation skills for internal leadership and external client relations.
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