MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE CHEF
(2-3 months Contract)
This summer,
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket, Thailand is transforming to cater specifically to our Middle Eastern clientele. We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate
Middle Eastern Chef to join us for
a 2-3 months intensive rotational period. This is not just a temporary job, but it is a cultural mission with well-understood the soul of the Arabian breakfast, the rhythm of All-Day Dining, and the comfort of late-night Room Service.
YOUR ROLE as our guest Chef, you will be responsible for the full set-up and execution of :-
- Creating and implementing a rotation of authentic Arabian breakfast selections.
- Preparing popular All-Day Dining dishes from the Middle Eastern culinary tradition.
- Developing suitable late-night offerings for Room Service.
- A strong guest-oriented focus tailored specifically for Middle Eastern customers.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience specifically in Middle Eastern/Levantine/ Arabian Gulf cuisine.
- Knowledge of spice profiles (Bahar, Loomy, Saffron), dough preparation (Manakeesh, Samoon), and rice cooking techniques (Mandi, Kabsa).
- Ability to set up a Rotation Menu so repeat guests don't see the same food every day.
- Manage a dedicated station for Arabic cuisine during guest service.
- Develop new menu items utilizing high-quality local ingredients.
- Conduct comprehensive training for our kitchen staff.
- Ability to communicate in English and Arabic is a highly attractive plus.
- Fully available for the entire 2-3 months contract for the specific window of June August 2026.
WE OFFER
- Competitive tax-free/salary package (commensurate with experience).
- Accommodation and meals provided and Round-trip flight ticket.
- The opportunity to elevate an entire hotel's reputation among the GCC market and IHG worldwide.
Please send your updated CV, recent photo with your expected salary & benefit package to
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