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. Show more Show less