Job Title: Executive Chef – Central Kitchen Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Employment Type: Full-Time
:Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Executive Chef to take full ownership of our culinary and production operations from day one. This is a senior leadership role focused on execution, accountability, and measurable results, not onboarding.
The Executive Chef will be fully responsible for setting, implementing, and enforcing systems that ensure operational excellence, food safety compliance, and consistent quality across all production and kitchen functions.
:Key Responsibilities The Executive Chef will assume full responsibility and direct ownership of:Development, implementation, and enforcement of SOPs and kitchen standardization Food safety, HACCP compliance, and regulatory adherence Quality consistency, recipe accuracy, and production discipline Central Kitchen operations, workflow optimization, and production planning Cost control including food cost, yield management, and waste reduction Team leadership, performance management, and kitchen discipline Designing and executing clear 30/60/90-day milestones, with measurable KPIsDriving operational results through execution, not supervision only
:Accountability This role carries full accountability for:Operational readiness and compliance Implementation (not documentation only) Enforcement of standards Measurable improvements within defined timelines
:Required Qualifications Minimum 10+ years of experience in senior culinary leadership roles Proven experience in Central Kitchens, Food Production, or Large-Scale Catering Strong hands-on expertise in:HACCP & Food Safety Systems SOP creation and enforcement Yield, food cost control, and operational efficiency Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive discipline at scale Experience delivering results within structured 30/60/90-day execution plans