رئيس طهاة - مطبخ ساحلي متوسطي

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact.

As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

THE TEAM

At Olea, our Mediterranean Coastal Cuisine restaurant, you will be part of the Culinary team, reporting to the Executive Sous Chef. You will lead a dynamic kitchen operation focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences, innovative menu offerings, and consistently outstanding food quality within a luxury hospitality environment.

YOUR ROLE

As Chef de Cuisine, you will lead the culinary vision and day-to-day kitchen operations for Olea. You will be responsible for creating memorable dining experiences through innovative menus, exceptional food quality, and strong operational leadership. Working closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, you will oversee food production, team development, cost management, and compliance standards while driving excellence across every aspect of the restaurant’s culinary offering.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE PLACE

• Lead all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Create and continuously enhance Mediterranean coastal dining experiences through innovative menus, seasonal promotions, and signature dishes.
• Develop, coach, and inspire kitchen associates, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, inventory, and food cost controls to support operational and commercial success.
• Partner with culinary leadership to plan menus, manage purchasing requirements, and optimize restaurant performance.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and company operating standards.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

• You bring substantial culinary leadership experience gained within a luxury hotel, fine dining restaurant, or similarly high-profile hospitality environment.
• You are passionate about Mediterranean cuisine and creating memorable dining experiences through creativity and attention to detail.
• You have proven expertise in leading, developing, and motivating high-performing kitchen teams.
• You possess strong knowledge of HACCP principles, food safety standards, and kitchen operations.
• You demonstrate sound commercial awareness, including food cost management, labour planning, and inventory control.
• You hold a culinary qualification and communicate confidently in English, both verbally and in writing.

OUR BENEFITS

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your wellbeing, professional growth, and life beyond work. This includes medical coverage, complimentary room nights, learning and development opportunities, and global career opportunities across Rosewood Hotel Group. Associates are also entitled to benefits and leave provisions in accordance with applicable Saudi Arabian labour laws and company policies.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard – and valued. We’re a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture and geography of our destinations. We’re not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long-lasting relationships but to transforming them – and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.