28 Head Chefs jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Description - Executive Chef

An Executive Chef will build a reputation for the hotel by maintaining a talented and creative kitchen brigade, offering an innovative menu, and promising an exceptional culinary experience.

Job Summary

As Executive Chef, you are fully responsible for developing the reputation of the hotel through the production of excellent quality food throughout the hotel, and the development of a high-quality kitchen brigade.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen brigade and ensure ongoing development of Team Members
• Identify an effective approach to succession planning
• Create menus that meet and exceed customers' needs and conform to brand standards
• Ensure the consistent production of high-quality food through all hotel food outlets
• Develop positive customer relations through proactive interaction with Guests, Team Members, contractors, and suppliers
• Resolve, promptly and completely, any issues that may arise in the kitchen or related areas among Guests and Team Members
• Manage department operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and waste management
• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality, and administrative functions
• Actively seek verbal feedback from customers on a regular basis and respond to all guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure adequate resources are available according to business needs
• Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Ensure team members have an up-to-date knowledge of menu items, special promotions, functions, and events
• Maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas
• Ensure that staffing levels are maintained to cover business demands
• Ensure monthly communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generated
• Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Recruit, manage, train, and develop the kitchen team
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations, and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Ensure maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues are dealt with in a timely manner
• Manage financial performance of the department so all planning is in line with hotel objectives
• Manage food control systems are adhered to so margins are on target in a pro-active way
• Regular review of all menus with Food and Beverage manager to confirm offerings are in line with market trends
• Be environmentally aware
• Ensure food wastage program is adhered to so that margins are on target
• Responsible for ensuring that the monthly working schedules are made and maintained in accordance with local legislation
• Focus and Strategy to achieve Sustainability & Local Sourcing
• Knowledge of Digital Systems & Tech
• Focus on Team Development & Succession Planning

Requirements

An Executive Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members.

• Previous, relevant experience as an Executive Chef or a high-performing Sous Chef in a first-class property, required
• Excellent leadership skills
• A creative approach to the production of high-quality food
• A business-focused approach to managing a hotel kitchen
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build relationships, internal and external, to the hotel and the Company
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• A certification in management
• Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

About Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels.

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We are looking for a creative and highly experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative menus, managing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality standards, and delivering a remarkable dining experience across multiple outlets.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute menus that showcase international and local culinary trends.

• Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of chefs and kitchen staff to achieve excellence.

• Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, hygiene, inventory, and cost control.

• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage department to enhance guest experiences.

• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality health, safety, and hygiene standards.

• Drive culinary innovation while maintaining consistency in quality and presentation.

• Monitor kitchen expenses, optimize operational efficiency, and achieve profitability targets.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar senior culinary role within a 5-star luxury hotel.

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training from a recognized institution.

• Strong knowledge of global cuisines, fine dining concepts, and large-scale catering.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

• Proficiency in menu engineering, cost control, and inventory management.

• Passion for creativity, excellence, and culinary innovation.

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We are looking for a creative and highly experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative menus, managing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality standards, and delivering a remarkable dining experience across multiple outlets.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute menus that showcase international and local culinary trends.

• Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of chefs and kitchen staff to achieve excellence.

• Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, hygiene, inventory, and cost control.

• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage department to enhance guest experiences.

• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality health, safety, and hygiene standards.

• Drive culinary innovation while maintaining consistency in quality and presentation.

• Monitor kitchen expenses, optimize operational efficiency, and achieve profitability targets.

_This job posting is for a position at a Hotel owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not by IHG or its affiliates. IHG has no involvement in the hiring or day-to-day employment policies or practices of franchisees_ .
_By clicking the apply button, you will be applying for a position with an independently owned and operated franchise hotel, not with IHG or its affiliates, and IHG will not be your employer_ .
**About Us**
Join voco hotels where every hotel has its unique charm, and our thoughtful hosts create a home away from home. Step by step, we're on a journey towards a sustainable future, treating the planet the same way we do our guests. Seeking individuals with as much character as our vibrant hotels. If you thrive on genuine hospitality, your place is with us at voco hotels
**Your day to day**
**We believe every plate tells a story. So, we're searching for an Executive Chef with a palate for serving up truly memorable dishes. Whenever and wherever our guests choose to dine. Behind the scenes, you'll ensure quality, maintain high standards and keep the kitchen running smoothly.**
**Every day is different, but you'll mostly be:**
**● Making every single meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the tastebuds**
**● Directing daily kitchen activities as well as coaching and developing a team capable of catering to more than 500 people**
**● Encouraging and addressing guest feedback**
**● Helping our Food and Beverage Director plan events**
**● Working closely with the finance team to forecast, plan and budget**
**What we need from you**
**● Degree or certificate in culinary arts**
**● 5 years' experience as a chef**
**● Must speak local language(s)**
**● At least one year in a supervisory capacity, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience**
**What we offer**
**We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life.**
**We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.**
**So, join us and you'll become part of our hotel family.**
**Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.**
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

**Additional Information**
**Job Number**
**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary
**Location** Dubai Area Office, Central Park Towers Level 12, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates, VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**The Senior Executive Chef, EMEA** is supporting to ensure locally and brand appropriate "pull through" of culinary programs, processes, and initiatives for the continent. Specific areas of focus include operations troubleshooting, working effectively with property management teams, technical training, quality assurance oversight, improving current programs based on analysis, providing expertise for pre-openings and hotel conversions, and translating culinary concepts into creative realities. This position will be a key member of the Food & Beverage Operations Pool for the continent.
The Senior Executive Chef, EMEA provides support/is responsible for (e.g., number of different properties, total number of rooms).
+ **Location requirements:** The Senior Executive Chef, EMEA to be located at the EMEA Office Dubai.
+ **Language Requirements:** High proficiency (speaking, reading and writing) in English is required.
+ **Travel Requirements:** There is a 50% business travel required
**Expected Contributions**
**Food & Beverage Leadership**
+ Consult hotel management teams to implement culinary initiatives.
+ Improve food product and presentation.
+ Provide input on concept development and kitchen design.
+ Support brand and continent culinary programs.
+ Communicate culinary expectations.
+ Guide food safety tasks.
+ Coordinate licensing and franchise relationships.
+ Ensure consistency in culinary messaging and communications.
+ Prepare presentations on culinary brand concepts.
+ Perform other duties as needed.
**Financial and Accounting Management**
+ Use data and software to analyze culinary trends.
+ Support EMEA strategy and drive financial results.
+ Enhance profitability and customer loyalty.
+ Recruit and develop talent.
+ Understand hotel operations and culinary trends.
**Talent Management**
+ Develop high-caliber culinary talent.
+ Maintain contact with Executive Chefs to build a workforce list.
+ Facilitate culinary training across Europe.
+ Train specialists for hotel openings.
**Owner Relations**
+ Act as liaison and expert for owners/franchisees.
+ Maintain culinary documentation and improve guest experience.
+ Provide input to Corporate Center of Expertise.
+ Understand owner preferences and backgrounds.
+ Build vendor relationships.
**Other Responsibilities**
+ Comply with Marriott policies.
+ Perform other tasks as assigned.
**Candidate Profile**
**Required Experience:**
+ 2-5 years as an Executive Sous Chef / Executive Chef
**Preferred Skills & Knowledge:**
+ Expertise in food preparation and presentation.
+ Understanding of multi-brand standards.
+ Hotel opening experience.
+ Financial management and forecasting.
+ Trend analysis across hospitality disciplines.
+ Knowledge of purchasing, inventory, and equipment.
+ Ability to read blueprints and floor plans.
+ Strong communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
+ Strategic planning and decision-making.
+ Software and hotel systems proficiency.
+ Understanding of food & beverage and event management.
+ Workforce analysis and labor productivity.
+ Knowledge of safety standards and regulations.
**Education & Certification**
+ Degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, or Culinary Science
+ Culinary apprenticeship or technical culinary school
+ Culinary society certification preferred
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

About us

Join voco™ hotels where every hotel has its unique charm, and our thoughtful hosts create a home away from home. Step by step, we're on a journey towards a sustainable future, treating the planet the same way we do our guests. Seeking individuals with as much character as our vibrant hotels. If you thrive on genuine hospitality, your place is with us at voco™ hotels

Job Overview

We believe every plate tells a story. So, we’re searching for an Executive Chef with a palate for serving up truly memorable dishes. Whenever and wherever our guests choose to dine. Behind the scenes, you’ll ensure quality, maintain high standards and keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Making every single meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the tastebuds
• Directing daily kitchen activities as well as coaching and developing a team capable of catering to more than 500 people
• Encouraging and addressing guest feedback
• Helping our Food and Beverage Director plan events
• Working closely with the finance team to forecast, plan and budget

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in culinary arts
• 5 years’ experience as a chef
• Must speak local language(s)
• At least one year in a supervisory capacity, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience

Benefits

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, "sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin", protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family.

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We are currently seeking passionate and dynamic Kitchen professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As an Executive Sous Chef, you are responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in the day-to-day operation, taking over all responsibilities during his absence, while striving for the highest possible guest satisfaction. Your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Work with the Executive Chef on managing all functions of food production and quality improvement
• Assist the Executive Chef in designing, implementing, and overseeing special events and special food promotions
• Monitor regular standards of production to ensure the highest level of quality in all kitchens
• Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and follow the appropriate hygiene standards as per Municipality requirements at all times in all working areas
• Maintain comprehensive product knowledge, including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends
• Monitor local competitors and compare their operation with the hotel's food production operation
• Monitor all aspects pertaining to the control of the hotel’s food cost

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**Additional Information**
**Job Number**
**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary
**Location** Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates,VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
- High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met**
- Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
- Reviews and adjust systems and procedures in the kitchen to ensure their effectiveness.
- Develops, designs, or creates new menus and recipes based on standards or artistic contributions.
- Demonstrates knowledge of high quality food products, presentations and flavor.
- Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
- Knows and implements brand's Safety Standards.
- Supervises kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
- Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
- Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.
- Supports procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls.
- Develop and implement environmentally friendly processes and procedures for food preparation, energy use and waste management in the restaurant.
- Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
- Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
**Leading Culinary Team**
- Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
- Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.
- Ensures that menu items are prepared and presented according to use record standards.
- Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
- Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.
- Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
**Maintaining Culinary Goals**
- Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.
- Schedules employees to business demands and tracks employee time and attendance.
- Understands the impact of departments operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
- Orders employee uniforms according to budget and ensures uniforms are properly inventoried and maintained.
- Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational and financial objectives are met.
**Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service**
- Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
- Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
- Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Handles guest problems and complaints.
- Strives to improve service performance.
- Helps employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.
**Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities**
- Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Identifies the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.
- Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
- Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
- Participates in training the Restaurant and Catering staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.
**Additional Responsibilities**
- Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

About the role

As an Executive Sous Chef – you will be assisting the resort Executive Chef to lead, manage and organize all requirements to the highest standards in accordance with the standard operating procedures and support in overseeing diverse restaurant operations. You will ensure proper hygiene and sanitation in the areas under your jurisdiction, adequate stocks of working materials, inter–department coordination and training. You must ensure and enforce the set service standard procedures by directing, supervising, and motivating staff to perform to their highest level of service.

About You

The ideal candidate must have a Diploma in Catering or 5 years’ experience in a 5-star international chain whilst having 2 years’ experience in a similar position or above. We are looking for someone with creative and forward thinking who challenges the status quo. Suitable candidate will have experience in high volume and fast paced environment and also enhance guest journey with a passion for going the extra mile. We invite you to apply for this unique opportunity.

Atlantis, The Palm offers an unbeatable opportunity to grow and develop in your career right in mix of a continuously developing city and diverse range of cultures.

Atlantis Dubai is an iconic entertainment destination comprised of two world-class resorts; Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis, The Royal; offering an unbeatable opportunity for you to grow and develop in your career. Join a team that is adventurous, creative, warm-hearted and extroverted. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.

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