Job Overview

We are seeking a creative and experienced R&D Chef – Steaks & Burgers to join our team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will specialise in steakhouse cuisine, premium meat cuts, burger development, and grilling techniques, with a strong passion for culinary innovation and menu development.

The role will focus on creating new products, refining existing recipes, improving food quality, and ensuring that all menu items meet taste, consistency, and profitability standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and test innovative steak, burger, and grilled meat recipes.
Experiment with premium meat cuts, burger patty blends, marinades, sauces, seasonings, toppings, and cooking techniques.
Conduct product trials and tasting sessions to evaluate flavour, texture, presentation, and overall quality.
Standardise recipes, portion sizes, preparation methods, and cooking procedures.
Calculate recipe costs, product yields, portion costs, and food cost percentages.
Research food trends, competitor offerings, and customer preferences to identify new menu opportunities.
Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to source quality meat, ingredients, and new products.
Test different cooking techniques, including charcoal grilling, open-fire cooking, flat-top grilling, and other steakhouse methods.
Improve existing menu items to enhance quality, consistency, and cost efficiency.
Prepare recipe cards, product specifications, and standard operating procedures.
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
Support menu launches, kitchen trials, and training for operational teams.

Requirements

Proven experience as an R&D Chef, Development Chef, Corporate Chef, or Executive Chef with a strong focus on steaks and burgers.
Hands-on expertise in premium meat cuts, steak preparation, burger patty development, and grilling techniques.
Experience in menu development, recipe testing, and culinary innovation.
Strong knowledge of food costing, yield management, portion control, and recipe standardisation.
Understanding of meat quality, sourcing, marination, seasoning, and cooking temperatures.
Experience working with steakhouses, burger brands, casual dining restaurants, or multi-outlet F&B groups is preferred.
Strong creativity, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to develop commercially viable recipes while maintaining high culinary standards.
Willingness to work on-site in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

How to Apply

If you have a passion for steak and burger innovation and experience developing successful restaurant menus, we encourage you to apply with your updated CV.