Chef De Cuisine

Job description

## Company Description Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh ## Job Description Job Summary Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh is looking for an ** experienced, passionate and dynamic Head Chef ** Chef de Cuisine - Moroccan Cuisine ** to lead the authentic culinary offerings in North Africa. The Head Chef will oversee the daily kitchen operations of the Moroccan culinary concepts, ensuring high standards of food quality, authenticity, presentation and cleanliness. This role requires mastery of authentic Moroccan techniques, flavors, and spice profiles, along with the strong leadership, financial acumen, and operational discipline expected within a 5-star Accor hotel. **Culinary Excellence and Authentic Execution** * Design, develop and implement authentic Moroccan menus, including traditional slow-cooked tagines, handmade couscous, pastilla, cold and hot mezze, traditional pastries, and customized banquet offerings. * Maintaining authentic Moorish flavor while applying modern 5-star plating techniques and high culinary presentation standards. * Conduct regular menu engineering and seasonal updates to align with guest preferences, market trends and Accor brand guidelines. * Lead live cooking stations, private dining experiences, and Moroccan cultural culinary demonstrations/promotions. ** Operational Leadership and Kitchen Management ** * Direct daily kitchen operations, prep work and service execution to maintain smooth timing and consistent dish quality. * Create accurate standardized recipe sheets, yield charts and photo specifications for all dishes to ensure consistency across shifts. * Manage recruitment schedules in the Kitchen, station assignments, and operational workflow to improve work efficiency. * Oversee the receipt, storage and inventory levels of raw ingredients in coordination with the procurement team, ensuring that authentic Moroccan spices and specialty ingredients are sourced according to standards. ** Quality Control, Hygiene and Food Safety ** * Enforce strict compliance with Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) regulations, HACCP protocols, and Accor food safety standards. * Conduct daily hygiene checks of workstations, cold storage, equipment and personal care across the culinary team. * Oversee temperature control, food labeling, rotation (FIFO), and allergen management protocols. ** Financial Management and Cost Control ** * 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. ** Leading and developing the team ** * Recruiting, training, mentoring and evaluating kitchen staff, and promoting the spirit of cooperation and excellence in the kitchen environment. * Hold regular workshops on traditional Moroccan cooking techniques, spice blending, and slow cooking methods for novice chefs. * Support national talent development and Saudization initiatives through targeted operational guidance and career planning. ## Qualifications ** Experience and Education ** * ** Education: ** Diploma or degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or equivalent culinary professions certification Yes. * **Experience:** A minimum of culinary experience in fine Moroccan cuisine, including at least in a leadership role (chef de cuisine or sous chef) in 5-star international hotels or famous luxury Moroccan restaurants. * **Certifications:** HACCP/Food Safety Management Certified (Level 3 or 4 preferred). **Technical Competencies** * Deep mastery of authentic Moroccan cooking techniques (slow cooking, preserved lemon processing, main ras el hanout mixing, handmade pastry sheets/warka). * Strong working knowledge of kitchen P&L management, menu costing, and inventory control programs (e.g., material control, FMC, or similar ERP systems). * Comprehensive understanding of international food safety standards and GCC municipal regulations. ## Additional Information **Essential Skills and Attributes** * Excellent leadership, team motivation and communication skills. * Ability to thrive in a high-volume, highly multicultural kitchen environment 5 stars. * Strong fluency in English is required, fluency in Arabic and/or French is highly beneficial

Requirements

• ## Company Description Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh ## Job Description Job Summary Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh is looking for ** experienced, passionate and dynamic Head Chef ** Chef de Cuisine - Moroccan Cuisine ** to lead authentic culinary offerings in North Africa.
• This role requires mastery of authentic Moroccan techniques, flavors, and spice profiles, along with the strong leadership, financial acumen, and operational discipline expected within a 5-star Accor hotel.
• ## Qualifications ** Experience and Education ** * ** Education: ** Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or equivalent professional culinary certification.
• Experience:** A minimum of culinary experience in fine Moroccan cuisine, including at least in a leadership role (Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef) in 5-star international hotels or famous luxury Moroccan restaurants.
• Certifications: ** HACCP/Food Safety Certified (Level 3 or 4 preferred).
• Technical Competencies** * Deep mastery of authentic Moroccan cooking techniques (slow cooking, preserved lemon processing, main ras el hanout mixing, handmade pastry sheets/warka).
• Strong working knowledge of kitchen profit and loss management, menu costing, and inventory control programs (e.g., material control, FMC, or similar ERP systems).
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, multi-cultural 5-star kitchen environment.

Skills