Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in Riyadh represents British political and economic interests in Saudi Arabia. We are looking to recruit an Executive Residence Chef to join our vibrant team to represent HMA Riyadh.
This is an important role and is central to the smooth running of key diplomatic events, including breakfasts, lunches, dinners, external events, and canapé receptions for VIP guests.
The Executive Chef will lead the kitchen team and provide high quality catering services at the Residence for official entertaining hosted by the Ambassador and senior management team. This makes a key contribution towards the Embassy’s professional representation and Post’s delivery of its corporate business plan (CBP).
The Executive Chef will also play a vital role within the Residence Corporate Entertainment Team, which is headed up by the Residence Manager. The Team also includes a Butler and Stewards who all contribute towards event logistics, stewarding, and housekeeping.
The jobholder will be also play an integral part in the promoting British food and drink through both innovative cooking and promotion, as well as being the face of “Food is GREAT” at the Residence. They will need to demonstrate knowledge of culinary trends and ingredients so that we present the best of British, and that any visitors have a memorable and enjoyable experience whilst at the Residence.
The jobholder is also responsible for the private catering for HMA and family, as well as ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and health and safety.
The position is full-time with flexible hours around HMA’s diary and British Embassy events. The Residence is heavily used at times for both guests and events. The jobholder will need to be flexible and willing to adjust to different hours of work depending on demand.
Duties and responsibilities:
The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis affecting UK citizens.
Key competencies required:
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Arabic language skills.
Required competencies
Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service
Application deadline Application deadline – day Application deadline – month Application deadline – year
6 September 2020
Grade
A2 (L)
Type of Position
Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week
48
Duration of Post
12 months
Region
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory
Saudi Arabia
Location (City)
Riyadh
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
1
Starting monthly salary (SAR)
9,002.78
Start Date Start Date – day Start Date – month Start Date – year
1 November 2020
End Date End Date – day End Date – month End Date – year
31 October 2021
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Eligibility:
The position is available to Saudi nationals and holders of Saudi residence permits or transferable iqamas. The successful candidate will be required to transfer their sponsorship to the British Embassy.
Working hours and remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role.
Salary details:
No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
This position is full-time, based on 48 hours per week (8 hours a day, 6 days a week). Work hours are flexible, with split shifts in line with events/ functions and will involve working on evenings and weekends.
The successful candidate will be subject to a 90-day probationary period.
Additional information
How to apply:
Interested candidates must attach 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and 2) a covering letter to their online application form.
Your application must also include examples of when you have demonstrated the required competencies in the Competence Based Questions section of the online application form.
Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is at 23:55 (KSA local time) on 06 September 2020.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted.
The start date mentioned in the advert is an assumed start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances, medical clearance and reference checks.
The British Embassy Riyadh is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to Terms and Conditions of service according to local Saudi Arabia employment law.
Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Local Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.
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