Sous Chef - Levantine Cuisine

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE At Rosewood Hotel Group, our purpose is to create lasting impressions through exceptional hospitality and meaningful experiences. We believe that every associate contributes to bringing our vision to life by delivering authentic service, fostering genuine relationships, and embracing a culture of excellence, creativity, and continuous learning. Our values guide everything we do, inspiring us to positively impact our guests, colleagues, and communities. THE TEAM As Sous Chef - Levantine Cuisine, you will be part of the Culinary team, supporting a dynamic multi-concept dining operation. You will act as the senior culinary leader within the kitchen, taking primary responsibility for the Levantine restaurant while supporting other restaurant concepts across the property. Working closely with Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Stewarding, and Purchasing teams, you will help deliver exceptional dining experiences while maintaining the highest culinary standards. YOUR ROLE You will lead the day-to-day culinary operations of a multi-concept restaurant environment, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and operational excellence. With a strong focus on authentic Levantine cuisine, you will oversee food preparation, menu execution, team development, and kitchen performance while maintaining alignment with Rosewood standards and business objectives. You will play a key role in preserving the authenticity and quality of Levantine culinary traditions while driving innovation, operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, and team engagement. HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE PLACE Lead and oversee daily culinary operations across the Levantine restaurant and associated dining concepts. Ensure all food preparation, presentation, and service consistently meet Rosewood standards and guest expectations. Maintain authenticity, quality, and consistency across Levantine dishes, recipes, and presentation standards. Support menu development, seasonal offerings, wellness menus, and promotional culinary initiatives. Monitor food costs, inventory levels, purchasing requirements, and productivity targets to support profitability. Develop, coach, and inspire culinary associates through training, mentoring, and hands-on leadership. COULD THIS BE YOU? You bring strong expertise in Levantine cuisine and a passion for authentic culinary experiences. You are a hands-on kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-quality dining environment. You demonstrate excellent operational knowledge, including food safety, HACCP standards, and quality control. You have strong leadership and communication skills and enjoy developing and mentoring culinary talent. You are commercially aware and confident managing food costs, inventory, and operational efficiencies. You are passionate about guest satisfaction, continuous improvement, and culinary innovation. OUR BENEFITS We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing. In addition to global Rosewood benefits, you will have access to learning and development opportunities, career advancement pathways, and the chance to be part of a world-class hospitality team. Local benefits will be provided in accordance with the property's employment package. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU Rosewood Hotel Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all associates can grow, contribute, and reach their full potential. Located along Saudi Arabia's west coast on the Shura Island, the new Rosewood hotel and residences will be part of The Red Sea destination. Poised to be one of Saudi Arabia's top cultural and lifestyle hubs, the development is comprised of a stunning marina offering a yacht club, commercial retail and dining options, as well as an 18-hole championship golf course. The development will boast 149 guest rooms and suites, alongside elevated dining offerings including three restaurants, two lounges, a signature Manor Club and a central hub featuring authentic eateries. Additional recreational spaces will include event pavilions and Asaya, Rosewood's integrative well-being concept consisting of seven treatment rooms, a gym, two movement studios and a yoga pavilion.

Lead the day-to-day culinary operations of a multi-concept restaurant environment, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and operational excellence. Oversee food preparation, menu execution, team development, and kitchen performance while maintaining alignment with Rosewood standards and business objectives. Preserve authenticity and quality of Levantine culinary traditions while driving innovation, operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, and team engagement. Lead and oversee daily culinary operations across the Levantine restaurant and associated dining concepts. Ensure all food preparation, presentation, and service meet Rosewood standards and guest expectations. Maintain authenticity, quality, and consistency across Levantine dishes, recipes, and presentation standards. Support menu development, seasonal offerings, wellness menus, and promotional culinary initiatives. Monitor food costs, inventory levels, purchasing requirements, and productivity targets to support profitability. Develop, coach, and inspire culinary associates through training, mentoring, and hands-on leadership.