Lebanese Cuisine Chef

Company Description GM GROUP is a diversified hospitality and services organization operating in Eastern, Saudi Arabia, with a growing presence in the food and beverage sector. The group focuses on delivering high-quality dining experiences that respect regional traditions while meeting modern customer expectations. GM GROUP values professionalism, consistency, and teamwork, and supports employees with clear standards and operational frameworks. The company promotes a collaborative work environment and encourages culinary innovation that aligns with brand guidelines and guest preferences. Role Description This full-time, on-site Lebanese Cuisine Chef role is based in Eastern, Saudi Arabia. The chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and presenting authentic Lebanese dishes, including hot and cold mezze, grilled items, mains, and desserts, in line with GM GROUP’s quality and consistency standards. Daily tasks include organizing the kitchen station, managing ingredient preparation, monitoring cooking processes, and ensuring proper portioning and plating. The role also involves overseeing food safety and hygiene practices, maintaining clean and orderly kitchen areas, and coordinating with the culinary team and service staff to support smooth operations. The chef is expected to contribute to menu development, cost control, and seasonal specials while training and guiding junior kitchen staff. Qualifications • Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting authentic Lebanese cuisine, with strong knowledge of traditional dishes, techniques, and flavor profiles. • Proficiency in professional kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking methods, plating, and time management in a high-volume environment. • Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and proper storage, with the ability to comply with local regulations and company policies. • Ability to manage inventory, minimize waste, and support cost control through efficient use of ingredients and portion control. • Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with chefs, line cooks, and front-of-house staff. • Experience training and mentoring junior kitchen team members, with a focus on consistency, discipline, and skill development. • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required in a full-time on-site hospitality setting. • Prior experience as a Lebanese Cuisine Chef or in a Middle Eastern restaurant is highly preferred; formal culinary education or certification is a plus. • Basic proficiency in English or Arabic to ensure clear communication with colleagues and management.

Plan, prepare, and present authentic Lebanese dishes (hot and cold mezze, grilled items, mains, desserts) in line with quality standards. Organize kitchen station, manage ingredient preparation, monitor cooking processes, ensure proper portioning and plating. Oversee food safety and hygiene practices, maintain clean and orderly kitchen areas, and coordinate with culinary team and service staff to support smooth operations. Contribute to menu development, cost control, and seasonal specials; train and guide junior kitchen staff.