Executive Chef

We invite you to join our dynamic team at Novotel Bur Dubai UAE as an Executive Chef. In this leadership role you will oversee all culinary operations ensuring the highest standards of food quality innovation consistency and guest satisfaction across all dining venues. You will lead and inspire the culinary team drive operational excellence manage food cost and kitchen performance and collaborate closely with other departments to deliver exceptional dining experiences while maintaining compliance with Accor brand standards.

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations ensuring exceptional food quality consistency presentation and guest satisfaction across all outlets and banquet operations
• Develop innovative menus and seasonal offerings aligned with brand standards market trends and guest preferences
• Manage coach mentor and develop the culinary team to achieve operational excellence and foster a high-performance culture
• Ensure compliance with all food safety hygiene HACCP and local regulatory requirements
• Monitor and control food costs labor costs inventory and kitchen expenses to achieve budgeted financial targets
• Establish and maintain standardized recipes portion controls and production procedures to ensure consistency and profitability
• Oversee purchasing receiving storage and inventory management while minimizing food waste and optimizing stock levels
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage leadership team to create memorable dining experiences and support hotel events and promotions
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained in excellent working condition and coordinate preventive maintenance as required
• Drive continuous improvement through culinary innovation process optimization and operational efficiencies
• Conduct regular training sessions to enhance culinary techniques food safety awareness and service excellence within the team
• Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements to enhance satisfaction and overall dining experiences
• Plan staffing requirements schedules and productivity to ensure efficient kitchen operations
• Foster a positive inclusive and collaborative working environment that reflects the hotels values and culture
• Support sustainability initiatives by implementing environmentally responsible kitchen practices and reducing food waste
• Stay informed of industry trends emerging culinary techniques and market developments to maintain a competitive and innovative culinary offering
• Demonstrate strong leadership professionalism integrity and a commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality at all times.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 10 years of culinary experience including previous Executive Chef experience in a luxury hotel or large-scale hospitality operation.
• Proven ability to lead train and develop multicultural culinary teams.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching and nurturing talent.
• Excellent knowledge of international cuisine food safety standards and cost management.
• Creative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and guest satisfaction.

Additional Information :

• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Fluency in English additional languages are a plus

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time