Executive Chef

About

SO/ HOTEL AND RESIDENCES, JEDDAH TAHLI seeks a visionary Executive Chef to lead its culinary direction, create dining experiences, and oversee culinary excellence across its venues. The role leads kitchen operations and a culinary team while managing commercial, operational, food-safety and quality outcomes. Applicants need proven Executive Chef experience in luxury hospitality or destination dining, leadership and financial skills, food-safety knowledge, and understanding of Saudi market, local tastes and halal requirements. Reference: REF125737F Terms of service: Permanent Duty station: SO/ HOTEL AND RESIDENCES, JEDDAH TAHLI, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on Accor Careers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary vision and strategy across all restaurants, bars, events, and in-room dining experiences.
• Curate innovative, trend-driven menus that reflect the distinctive SO/ lifestyle and local culture.
• Deliver exceptional quality, creativity, and consistency across all culinary offerings.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop a world-class culinary team.
• Drive culinary innovation by staying ahead of dining trends and guest preferences.
• Partner with Food & Beverage leadership to create memorable experiences that generate buzz and drive revenue.
• Oversee kitchen operations, productivity, and service excellence across all outlets.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and profitability while maintaining premium quality standards.
• Champion food safety, hygiene, and compliance in line with brand and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef within a luxury hotel, lifestyle brand, or destination dining concept.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and developing high-performing culinary teams.
• Expertise in menu development, culinary innovation, and creating exceptional dining experiences.
• Solid financial acumen with experience managing food costs, budgets, and profitability.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and quality standards.
• Passion for culinary trends, creativity, and guest-centric experiences.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of the Saudi market, local tastes, and halal culinary requirements.
• Experience leading multi-outlet operations and high-volume dining environments.
• Pre-opening experience within luxury hospitality is highly desirable.