Cafe Milano Restaurant Chef

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Employee discount for stays

Complimentary dry cleaning for staff

Complimentary employee meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Restaurant Chef to lead the Kitchen’s outlet food preparation with a focus on quality and consistency.

You will train and manage the cold food production team, contribute to menu development, control costs, ensure HACCP compliance, and uphold Four Seasons’ high standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Chef or similar leadership role in a luxury brand.
• Strong culinary expertise with a passion for quality, creativity, and innovation.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse culinary teams.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles, sanitation standards, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a guest-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Kitchen’s cold food production area to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation.
• Assist in the planning and development of menus and recipes, ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration, utilize creative menu planning to minimizing waste.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.
• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Maintain control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications as well and foster an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality.
• Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met, coordinate menu tastings and pre-meal meetings to educate staff on food taste and preparation methods, attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments; interact directly with guests to ascertain satisfaction.
• Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in Empact.
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Italian cuisine

Food safety HACCP

Communication

Job description

Sep 24, 2026

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About the location:

In a vibrant urban community right on the water, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island welcomes guests with bright, open spaces, embracing expansive views of the city skyline and the sparkling waves of the Arabian Gulf. On dynamic, upscale Al Maryah Island – Abu Dhabi’s business and lifestyle destination – Four Seasons is located within a 34-storey glass tower, both high-tech and environmentally advanced. Sophisticated new concepts throughout the Hotel define Four Seasons as Abu Dhabi’s most exciting waterfront location. Blending urban chic and understated luxury, we offer 200 light-filled accommodations, including 38 suites – all with water views. With six creative restaurants and lounges, this is Al Maryah Island’s premier location for stylish entertaining. Every moment is elevated by thoughtful Four Seasons service, anticipating each guest’s unique personal needs – whether the goal is relaxing on vacation or staying efficient for business.

About the role

Plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the Cafe Milano Kitchen Department responsible for outlet food preparation while ensuring superior quality and consistency .

What you will do

1. Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Kitchen’s cold food production area to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation.
2. Assist in the planning and development of menus and recipes, ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration, utilize creative menu planning to minimizing waste.
3. Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.
4. Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
5. Maintain control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications as well and foster an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality.
6. Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met, coordinate menu tastings and pre-meal meetings to educate staff on food taste and preparation methods, attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments; interact directly with guests to ascertain satisfaction.
7. Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in Empact.
8. Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by the Assistant Director of F&B and/or Hotel Manager.

What you bring

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Chef or similar leadership role in a luxury brand,
• Strong culinary expertise with a passion for quality, creativity, and innovation, preferably in Italian Cuisine.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse culinary teams.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles, sanitation standards, and kitchen operations.
• Strong organizational, planning, and cost management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a guest-focused mindset.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Employee Discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, a premier luxury hospitality brand since 1961, operates over 120 hotels and resorts globally, renowned for exceptional service and innovation.

Hospitality Accommodation and Food Services

Sep 2025

Private Equity

Feb 2007

Private Equity

Jan 1994

Footprint

Where they work

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