Chef De Cuisine

Job Number

Chef De Cuisine HOT0C96E

Hilton Jeddah North Corniche Road Jeddah 21462

The Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for creating and executing an authentic Persian menu while managing, training, and inspiring the kitchen brigade. This role is key to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring consistency in quality, and maintaining effective food cost controls.

Contribute to the creation and execution of an authentic Iranian / Persian menu

Lead, manage, and train the kitchen brigade to ensure a motivated, well-organized team

Ensure consistency in the quality, taste, and presentation of all dishes at all times

Manage guest relations when required, particularly in the absence of the Executive Chef

Plan and manage kitchen rotas to meet business and operational needs

Support brand standards through ongoing staff training and performance assessment

Manage food cost controls to contribute to overall Food & Beverage revenue

Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth daily operations

Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health, and safety regulations

Extensive knowledge of Persian cuisine, with mastery of classic dishes such as kebabs, traditional stews (including Ghormeh Sabzi and Fesenjan), rice dishes (including Tahdig), traditional breads, and Persian desserts

Skilled in preparing authentic Persian flavors while maintaining high standards of consistency, presentation, and quality

Kitchen Leadership:
Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse kitchen team, including sous chefs, line cooks, and prep staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment

Menu Development:
Experience designing seasonal or themed menus that balance culinary authenticity with customer preferences and contemporary dining trends

Training & Mentorship:
Strong commitment to developing junior chefs by teaching Persian cooking techniques, kitchen best practices, and high standards of food excellence

Cost & Inventory Management:
Solid understanding of food cost control, inventory management, supplier relationships, and sourcing specialty Persian ingredients

A Chef de Cuisine serving Hilton Brand hotels is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

• Approaches food in a creative way
• Strong supervisory skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Willingness to learn

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.

And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!