Chef de Cuisine Stratos Restaurant

Preferred Profile

• The ideal candidate is a passionate culinary leader with a strong fine dining pedigree proven Michelin-level standards and a successful history of operating premium grill. The candidate must be highly guest-centric commercially minded and capable of elevating Stratos Restaurants reputation as one of the regions leading upscale grill destinations

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience as Chef De Cuisine or Head Chef successfully leading a high-end grill operationwith demonstrated commercial success.
• Proven experience working in a Michelin-starred restaurant or Michelin Guide-recognized fine dining establishment.
• Minimum 68 years of progressive culinary leadership experience within luxury hotels fine dining restaurants or renowned international restaurant groups.

Guest Experience & Public Relations

• Act as a visible culinary ambassador for Stratos Restaurant regularly interacting with guests and VIPs.
• Possess excellent communication and public relations skills with the ability to build relationships with guests hotel leadership media representatives and key stakeholders.
• Handle guest feedback professionally and proactively ensuring service recovery where required and continuously improving the overall dining experience.

Operational responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations ensuring the highest standards of food preparation presentation hygiene and consistency.
• Develop and execute innovative grill-themed menus seasonal promotions and signature dishes while maintaining the restaurants identity as a premier dining destination.
• Manage all culinary staffing requirements including recruitment training performance management succession planning and team development.
• Maintain full compliance with UAE food safety regulations HACCP standards sanitation procedures and company policies.
• Foster a culture of excellence accountability teamwork and continuous improvement throughout the culinary brigade.
• Excellent command of English; additional languages are advantageous.