Head Chef
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About the Role
Mawred Al Osoul (MAO) is a Saudi multi-brand food and beverage group founded in Jeddah in 2023, building and scaling restaurant concepts on a shared operating platform. Centralized supply chain, finance, people, quality, and standards support each brand while preserving its unique kitchen, menu, and identity.
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Company Description
Mawred Al Osoul (MAO) is a Saudi multi-brand food and beverage group founded in Jeddah in 2023, building and scaling restaurant concepts on a shared operating platform.
Centralized supply chain, finance, people, quality, and standards support each brand while preserving its unique kitchen, menu, and identity.
MAO focuses on making quality food accessible to everyday families through strong value-for-money, genuine hospitality, and a dine-in experience backed by a money-back guarantee.
Current brands include Dabboos (premium fried chicken at family prices), Thai Lee (authentic, affordable Thai food), and Mozaic (premium event catering and R&D hub trusted across the Kingdom).
Led by an experienced team that has previously built and exited a scaled Saudi F&B business, MAO is expanding brand by brand and city by city across Saudi Arabia.
Role Description
The Head Chef is a full-time, on-site role based in Jeddah, responsible for leading kitchen operations for one or more MAO brands.
This role oversees menu execution, food preparation, and presentation to ensure consistent quality, portion control, and adherence to brand standards.
The Head Chef manages kitchen staff scheduling, training, and performance, fostering a positive, safe, and efficient work environment.
They collaborate with operations and supply chain teams on inventory control, ordering, and cost management, while maintaining strict food safety, hygiene, and compliance with company policies.
The Head Chef also contributes to new dish development, continuous improvement of recipes and processes, and supports special events and catering requirements as needed.
Qualifications
- Strong culinary skills in high-volume restaurant or catering environments, with expertise in food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating.
- Experience in menu execution and development, including portion control, cost awareness, and maintaining consistent taste and quality.
- Proven kitchen leadership, including team supervision, training, scheduling, and performance management in a multicultural environment.
- Solid knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and health regulations, with a track record of maintaining a clean and compliant kitchen.
- Ability to manage inventory, coordinate with supply chain, and control food costs while minimizing waste.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure and maintain composure during peak service times.
- Previous experience as Head Chef, Sous Chef, or equivalent leadership role in the F&B industry; multi-brand or chain restaurant experience is an advantage.
- Relevant culinary diploma or certification is preferred; additional training in hospitality or kitchen management is beneficial.
- Familiarity with Saudi market and Arabic or Thai cuisine is a plus, along with openness to learning and adapting to
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