Executive Chef (European Experience)

JOB TITLE: EXECUTIVE CHEF

Salary Package:

• Up to USD 8,000 per month
• Relocation Package
• Accommodation
• Company Car
• School Allowance

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a highly driven and experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation of a luxury corporate catering company in KSA. The role will oversee a large culinary brigade and multiple high-profile catering productions, combining strong strategic leadership with a genuine hands-on approach to food, kitchen operations and team development. The ideal candidate will bring strong restaurant-level culinary discipline, finesse and attention to detail, together with the operational capability required to manage large-scale catering. A strong appreciation of Mediterranean cuisine, contemporary international culinary trends, premium ingredients and modern presentation is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall culinary operation, overseeing a large brigade and ensuring clear structure, accountability and professional kitchen standards.
• Plan and execute multiple high-profile events and catering productions simultaneously while maintaining consistency in quality, flavour and presentation.
• Oversee menu development, tastings, production planning, kitchen preparation and final event execution.
• Translate premium restaurant-level culinary quality and finesse into sophisticated, large-scale catering operations.
• Manage labour, productivity, food costs, wastage and production efficiency while maintaining required culinary standards.
• Maintain a strong daily presence in the kitchen, leading by example and remaining closely connected with food and the brigade.
• Collaborate effectively with Operations, Events, Sales, Procurement, Cost Control, Food Safety and HR teams.
• Develop senior culinary talent through coaching, delegation, performance management and succession planning.
• Lead culinary, production and operational meetings while communicating plans, challenges and solutions confidently to senior management.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, HACCP principles, hygiene procedures, local regulations and established operational standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience within luxury, premium, fine-dining, high-quality restaurant or sophisticated catering environments.
• Strong restaurant background with demonstrated culinary finesse, attention to detail and a passion for flavour-driven cooking.
• Proven experience leading large and diverse culinary brigades and managing multiple productions or high-profile events simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine, contemporary culinary techniques, international food trends, seasonality and premium ingredients.
• Demonstrated ability to balance restaurant-level refinement with the volume, organisation and consistency required for large-scale catering.
• Strong understanding of modern kitchen equipment, production systems, workflow planning, food safety and operational efficiency.
• Proven people-management skills, including coaching, team development, delegation, performance management and succession planning.
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead senior meetings and work effectively with management, clients and cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of labour, food cost, wastage, productivity and profitability.
• Energetic, ambitious and growth-oriented, with the ability to remain hands-on, visible and actively engaged with the culinary operation.