A leading food-focused group in Saudi Arabia is seeking a talented and innovative Development Chef / R&D Chef to spearhead culinary creativity and menu innovation. This role works closely with cross-functional teams—including Culinary, Procurement, and Training—to design, test, refine, and implement scalable and cost-effective menus for high-volume catering and production environments.
This position is ideal for chefs with a strong culinary background, creative mind-set, and solid commercial understanding of large-scale food operations.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, test, refine, and launch scalable recipes and menus aligned with brand identity and operational capabilities.
Ensure all dishes meet nutritional standards, food safety requirements, and operational compliance.
Partner with procurement, culinary, training, and production teams to ensure seamless rollout and consistency.
Balance creativity with commercial feasibility, ensuring menu items meet cost targets and production efficiency.
Maintain strict consistency and quality across high-volume catering environments.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in menu design, product development, and operational workflows.
Stay updated with global and regional culinary trends, translating insights into new concepts and offerings.
Candidate Profile
Strong culinary foundation, preferably with fine-dining experience and exposure to Food Development / R&D roles.
Proven background as a Development Chef, R&D Chef, Executive Chef, or similar role in:
Food production groups
Airline catering operations
Hotels or restaurant groups
High-end retail or supermarkets
Excellent commercial awareness, creativity, and understanding of large-batch production.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, and innovation-driven environment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to translate concepts into scalable outputs.
Why Join Us?
Lead culinary innovation in one of the fastest-growing food groups in Saudi Arabia.
Work alongside top culinary, procurement, and training professionals.
Influence menu direction across large-scale operations.
Grow your career in a creative, supportive, and forward-thinking environment.