Chef De Cuisine

le royal meridien abu dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi’s Stratos Restaurant seeks a seasoned Chef De Cuisine to lead kitchen operations, craft grill-inspired menus, and elevate a premium dining experience for guests and VIPs.

The candidate will oversee recruitment, training, and performance management while ensuring compliance with UAE food safety standards and HACCP.

Strong English communication is essential; additional languages are a plus in this luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years leading a high-end operation as Chef De Cuisine or Head Chef.
• 6–8 years of progressive culinary leadership in luxury hotels, fine dining, or renowned restaurant groups.
• Excellent command of English; additional languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee kitchen operations, ensuring top standards of food prep, presentation, hygiene and consistency.
• Develop and execute grill-themed menus, seasonal promotions, and signature dishes while preserving the restaurant’s identity as a premier dining destination.
• Manage all culinary staffing needs, including recruitment, training, performance management 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.
• Act as a visible culinary ambassador for Stratos Restaurant, engaging with guests and VIPs as required.

Skills

Leadership

Guest relations

Culinary leadership

English communication

Job description

Chef De Cuisine (Market Kitchen) - Farm to Table Concept (Modern American)

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience as Chef De Cuisine or Head Chef successfully leading a high-end operation with demonstrated commercial success.
• Minimum 6–8 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 restaurant's 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.