Head Chef
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Job Description
Note The role requires relocation to Jeddah Saudi Arabia. Complete relocation and visa support is provided by the client
About the Opportunity
Were hiring a Head Chef for a new Thai restaurant launching in Jeddah Saudi Arabia with a soft opening in July 2025.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a visionary restaurant group known for its successful Asian and Mediterranean concepts across the region.
The new restaurant will feature a 40pax seating open kitchen concept and a mediumprice point offering combining authentic Thai flavors with modern presentation and dining experience.
As Head Chef youll play a foundational leadership role bringing the concept to life from scratch.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the entire kitchen setup from layout planning to equipment sourcing
- Hire train and manage a team of junior chefs and kitchen staff
- Develop a full Thai menu from signature dishes to daily specials
- Organise tastings and refine recipes for quality and consistency
- Ensure high standards of hygiene safety and kitchen efficiency
- Collaborate with the management team on food cost control and inventory
- Drive innovation and contribute ideas for future expansion to other outlets
- Maintain strong communication with frontofhouse and operations teams
Requirements
- Proven 7 years experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in Thai or Asian cuisine
- Expertise in Thai culinary techniques and authentic flavor profiles
- Experience in setting up kitchens and building kitchen teams from scratch
- Strong leadership organizational and timemanagement skills
- Excellent communication both with team members and management
- A creative mindset and a passion for culinary innovation
- Experience working in international or multicultural kitchen environments is a plus
Employment Type
Full Time
