Head Chef / Pastry Chef – Turkish & Greek Cuisine/ Riyadh

Career Land Center is hiring a Head Chef / Pastry Chef for a Turkish and Greek restaurant during Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia. Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Contract: 6 months Start Date: October 2026 Requirements: * Proven experience as a Head Chef, Pastry Chef, Executive Chef, or in a similar senior culinary position. * Strong professional experience preparing Turkish and/or Greek cuisine. * Strong knowledge of traditional Turkish and Greek pastries, desserts, and culinary techniques. * Excellent understanding of food quality, presentation, consistency, and portion control. * Experience leading and supervising a kitchen team. * Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and kitchen organization. * Strong communication, leadership, and time\-management skills. * Ability to work effectively in a fast\-paced, multicultural restaurant environment. * Culinary training or relevant professional certification is an advantage. Responsibilities: * Lead and supervise daily kitchen operations. * Prepare and oversee the preparation of Turkish and Greek dishes and pastries. * Maintain consistent quality, taste, presentation, and portion standards. * Develop and maintain authentic recipes and menu items. * Train and supervise kitchen and pastry team members. * Monitor food inventory, ingredients, and kitchen supplies. * Control food costs and minimize waste. * Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards. * Coordinate closely with the Restaurant Manager and front\-of\-house team. * Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen throughout service. Benefits: * 6\-month employment contract. * Competitive salary based on experience. * Accommodation provided. * Transportation provided. * Meals provided. * Medical insurance. * Work visa sponsorship/support, as applicable. * Flight benefits according to the employment package. * International hospitality experience during Riyadh Season. How to Apply: Candidates with professional experience in Turkish and/or Greek cuisine are encouraged to apply with an updated CV.