Director of Culinary - Sofitel Jabal Omar Makkah
On-siteMakkah, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Develop and implement the overall culinary vision and strategy for Sofitel Jabal Omar Makkah, leading menu creation across restaurants, banquets, and in-room dining to balance international cuisine with local Saudi flavors. Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency in food quality, portion control, and service delivery while conducting regular inspections to maintain world-class standards and HACCP compliance. Manage culinary financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, and menu engineering to optimize food costs and operational efficiency. Lead and develop a large multicultural culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning while driving sustainable practices and responsible sourcing.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or culinary qualification
- Minimum 10 years of culinary experience within luxury hotels
- Significant experience in a senior culinary leadership role
- Strong background in banqueting, buffet operations, and high-volume food production
- Excellent knowledge of international cuisines, culinary trends, and menu development
- Strong understanding of food cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and operational profitability
- Experience with HACCP, food safety standards, and halal food requirements
- Fluent in English
Desired Qualifications
- Arabic is an advantage
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