R&D/Executive Chef
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
Responsible for kitchen management, food safety, team leadership, and operational efficiency while training staff and improving food quality.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Overview
A leading company in the health food and meal prep industry (based in Jeddah, KSA) is looking for an Executive Chef who will be responsible for leading and improving all kitchen operations during the contract period.
The role focuses on enhancing food quality, standardizing recipes and SOPs, improving operational efficiency, ensuring food safety compliance, training kitchen staff, and supporting large-scale production consistency.
The Executive Chef is expected to provide hands-on operational leadership and deliver measurable improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily kitchen operations and production workflow.
- Improve food quality, taste consistency, and presentation standards.
- Develop, standardize, and implement kitchen SOPs and recipes.
- Train chefs and kitchen staff on cooking procedures and food safety standards.
- Monitor cooking temperatures, food handling, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
- Improve kitchen organization, production flow, and operational efficiency.
- Reduce food waste and support food cost control initiatives.
- Ensure proper portioning and recipe consistency across all meals.
- Supervise and evaluate kitchen team performance.
- Support management in solving operational and production challenges.
- Assist in menu optimization and recipe scaling for bulk production.
- Ensure compliance with company standards and Saudi food safety regulations.
- Coordinate with warehouse, purchasing, and operations departments when needed.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Confidential Company
Client Relationship Officer
Dubai, UAE
Respond to client inquiries, maintain records, build relationships, and ensure client satisfaction using CRM tools and strong communication skills.
Testing & Commissioning Manager
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Lead testing and commissioning for HV/EHV substations, develop strategies, supervise engineers, ensure compliance with standards, and manage project execution.
Purchaser
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, negotiating with suppliers, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with procurement standards.
Manager After-Sales/Spare Parts/ Maintenance Division
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Lead after-sales service and maintenance operations for mechanical equipment, requiring expertise in spare parts, customer relationship management, and Oil & Gas industry experi...
Job Opportunity - Associate Contract Administration
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Responsible for contract administration, including drafting documents, supporting negotiations, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
Procurement Coordinator
Dubai, UAE
Manage purchasing activities, evaluate suppliers, prepare orders, and ensure compliance with procurement processes while supporting supply chain management and reporting.
Job Opportunity - Technician - Automation & Control
Al Ain, UAE
Responsible for installation, testing, and maintenance of automation systems, requiring expertise in electrical engineering and preventive maintenance.
Personal Assistant (Female Only)
Dubai, UAE
Manage calendars, assist in daily activities, prepare reports, conduct research, and travel with the Managing Director; requires strong communication and organizational skills.
Client Relationship Officer
Dubai, UAE
Testing & Commissioning Manager
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Purchaser
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Manager After-Sales/Spare Parts/ Maintenance Division
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Opportunity - Associate Contract Administration
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Procurement Coordinator
Dubai, UAE
Job Opportunity - Technician - Automation & Control
Al Ain, UAE
Personal Assistant (Female Only)
Dubai, UAE