Head of the Kitchen Moroccan Cuisine

Job description

About the Role the employer is looking for an experienced Chef specializing in Moroccan cuisine for the Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh. This full-time role involves leading authentic North African cooking demonstrations and supervising the daily kitchen operations of Moroccan culinary concepts. The position requires mastery of authentic Moroccan techniques and flavours, as well as strong leadership and operational discipline within a 5-star hotel. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and implement authentic Moroccan menus, including traditional tagines, couscous, pastilla, mezze, pastries and banquet offerings. Maintaining authentic Moroccan flavor profiles while applying modern 5-star serving and plating standards. Conduct regular menu engineering and seasonal updates in line with guest preferences, market trends and the employer brand guidelines. Leading live cooking stations, private dining experiences, and special Moroccan cooking demonstrations. Direct daily kitchen operations, preparations, and service execution to ensure smooth timing and consistent dish quality. Create standardized and accurate recipe sheets, production charts, and photo specifications for all dishes. Manage kitchen staffing schedules, station assignments, and operational workflows to improve work efficiency. Oversees the receipt, storage and inventory of raw ingredients, ensuring authentic Moroccan spices and specialty ingredients are sourced according to standards. Enforce strict compliance with Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) regulations, HACCP protocols, and the employer food safety standards. Perform daily hygiene checks of workstations and storage Cool, equipment and personal care via the culinary team. Oversee temperature controls, food labeling, rotation (FIFO) and allergen management protocols. Manage kitchen food costs to meet target budgets without compromising cooking quality or portions. Monitor daily food waste, portion controls, and yield management to minimize operational loss. Assist the Executive Chef with annual operating budgets, menu pricing strategies, and equipment capital expenditure planning. Recruit, train, mentor and evaluate kitchen staff, promoting a collaborative and high-performance environment. Holding regular workshops on traditional Moroccan cooking techniques, spice blending, and slow cooking methods for novice chefs. Supporting national talent development and Saudization initiatives through targeted operational guidance and career planning

Requirements

• Proven experience as a chef, specifically in Moroccan cuisine
• A minimum of relevant experience in a culinary leadership role
• In-depth knowledge of authentic Moroccan techniques, flavors and spices
• Proven leadership skills in managing your ith operations and employees
• Strong financial acumen to manage food costs and budgets
• The Head Chef will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, authenticity, presentation and cleanliness in all Moroccan culinary concepts
• Work Environment This full-time position is located at the Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh
• The Head Chef will work within a dynamic culinary team, contributing to the creation of a high-performance kitchen environment focused on delivering authentic North African culinary experiences.
• Application Process Candidates who meet qualifications are encouraged to apply for this role
• Salary details will be discussed during the interview process

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