Hot Kitchen Oriental Chef (Hijazi Cuisine Chef)

Job description

Join a hotel that is a member of the the employer network with over 45 brands, 5,500 hotels and 10,000 restaurants. We believe in your abilities and offer many development opportunities. The role involves preparing and presenting high‑quality traditional Hijazi and Oriental hot dishes while maintaining taste, quality, food safety and hygiene standards. Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, organizing the workstation, following approved recipes, supporting buffet, banquet and event services, keeping the workstation clean and organized, applying HACCP standards, monitoring food quality and minimizing waste, coordinating with other kitchen sections, supporting the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef, participating in dish development and guiding junior staff, attending daily briefings and performing any other tasks assigned by management

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Oriental Chef, Hijazi Chef or Hot Kitchen Chef
• Strong knowledge of Hijazi, Saudi and Oriental cuisine
• Excellent knowledge of traditional Hijazi dishes, cooking techniques, spices, sauces and ingredients
• Experience preparing dishes for hotel buffets, banquets and high‑volume operations preferred
• Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, hygiene and sanitation standards
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation
• Ability to maintain consistency in taste and quality during high‑volume production
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced hotel kitchen environment
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines
• Culinary qualification or professional culinary training preferred
• Previous experience in Makkah hotel operations considered an advantage
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and peak seasons.

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