Chef de Cuisine - Nikkei

Job Title: Chef de CuisineNOTE: This role requires proven background in Nikkei style, Peruvian, Mexican and Latin experience.Salary & Benefits:USD 4,500/month.Accommodation.Transportation.Insurance.Single Status.Job Overview:Our client, a high-profile luxury catering company in Saudi Arabia, is seeking an accomplished Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations for large-scale, high-end events. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring extensive culinary expertise, operational precision, and the ability to manage diverse teams while delivering exceptional quality and presentation at scale.Key Responsibilities:Lead a dedicated kitchen team in the preparation and presentation of high-quality cuisine across VIP banquets, corporate events, and luxury functionsOversee day-to-day operations in the kitchen, ensuring smooth execution, efficiency, and adherence to luxury service standardsCollaborate with Executive Chef and senior culinary leadership in menu planning, event-specific customisation, and production timelinesMaintain rigorous food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance across all kitchen activitiesTrain, coach, and supervise junior chefs and kitchen staff, promoting high performance and consistencyEnsure excellent flavour, texture, and presentation across all menu items, with an eye for detail and refinementMonitor inventory, procurement, and kitchen resource management to support cost control and efficiencyDrive culinary innovation while preserving quality, consistency, and brand identityQualifications and Requirements:Proven background in leading kitchen operations within luxury catering, banqueting, or fine dining environmentsExtensive expertise across a variety of international cuisines, with flexibility to adapt to client preferences and event conceptsStrong ability to manage large kitchen teams and high-volume production while maintaining refined qualityCulinary degree or formal training from a recognised institution preferredStrong leadership, communication, and organisational skillsFluent in English; Arabic is a plusExperience working in the Gulf region or with VIP clientele is an advantage