Chef De Cuisine - Raffles The Red Sea
On-siteUmluj, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Oversee all kitchen operations, delivering exceptional, personalized dining experiences with bespoke, à la minute cuisine and refined menu curation. Design sophisticated, seasonally driven menus, develop standardized recipes, and maintain pristine hygiene and safety standards within the culinary team. Lead and mentor staff on craftsmanship and intuitive service, managing performance, scheduling, and succession planning to build a sustainable talent pipeline. Drive training initiatives focused on attention to detail, manage food and labor costs against budget, and partner with procurement for premium, sustainable ingredients. Monitor menu performance, collaborate with F&B leadership and marketing teams on brand activations, and represent the resort as a culinary ambassador in external engagements. Requires 8+ years of luxury culinary experience, strong leadership skills, and regional expertise.
Required Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or a related field from a recognized institution
- Minimum 8 years of culinary experience in luxury hotels or fine dining establishments
- At least 3–4 years in a senior leadership role
- Specializing in Mediterranean cuisine
- Strong knowledge of regional Turkish cooking traditions
- Knowledge of spices
- Knowledge of grilling techniques
- Knowledge of meze culture
- Knowledge of bread and pastry preparation
- Proven record of leadership
- Proven record of menu innovation
- Proven record of quality management in a high-end setting
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Fluent in English
- Knowledge of Arabic
- Creative leadership skills
- Mentoring skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Meticulous attention to presentation
- Operational excellence
- Financial acumen
- Warm, guest-focused service mindset
- Commitment to sustainability
- Commitment to cultural respect
- Understanding of ultra-luxury guest expectations
- Understanding of brand alignment
- Experience in project coordination
- Experience in scheduling
- Experience in document control
- Experience during pre-opening stages
- A proactive approach
- An anticipatory approach
- A strong sense of ownership
- A strong sense of accountability
- Impeccable grooming
- Personal presentation aligned with luxury standards
- Regional Experience
Desired Qualifications
- Fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic is a distinct advantage
- Experience in Pre Opening
- Passion for authentic, high-quality culinary experiences
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