Chef De Cuisine Banquets - Atlantis The Palm

Atlantis Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

F&B privileges

Kerzner property discounts

Health insurance (dental)

Annual flights home

Life insurance

Incentive program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Atlantis, The Palm, part of Kerzner International, seeks a Chef de Cuisine, Banquets, to lead a high-volume luxury kitchen. You will ensure top hygiene, manage stock, and coordinate across departments to uphold extraordinary guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in 5-star settings with 2–3 years in management, deep HACCP knowledge, and a proven ability to inspire teams and drive culinary innovation.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Catering or similar is required.
• 8–10 years’ experience in a 5-star international hotel/chain.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a management role (CDC or similar).
• Knowledge of HACCP and health & safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize all restaurant kitchen requirements to highest standards.
• Ensure hygiene and sanitation under your jurisdiction and adequate stock levels.
• Oversee equipment inventory and kitchen P&L, coordinating with other departments.
• Direct, supervise and motivate staff to deliver top service and food quality.
• Communicate with guests and relay feedback to the chef in charge and management.
• Lead with creativity and foster kitchen innovation.

Skills

Creativity

Leadership

Guest communication

Staff training

Inter-department coordination

Education

Diploma in Catering or similar

Job description

Job Description:

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A part of Kerzner International, a global leader in luxury hospitality, Atlantis, The Palm is a world where iconic stays, legendary adventures, and the boldest flavours all come together to transport guests to A World Away.

The iconic resort, located on the crescent of Palm Island, features 1,544 Rooms, Suites, and Signature Suites, each designed with thoughtful details inspired by the sea. It is the ultimate destination for world-class dining, bringing together some of the most renowned celebrity chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants. The resort is also home to unforgettable experiences, from record-breaking thrills at the world’s largest waterpark to stunning views of 65,000 marine animals in the aquarium, and close encounters with resident Indo-Pacific dolphins at Dolphin Bay.

Behind this extraordinary destination are over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities. Together, we foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where talent is nurtured, wellbeing is prioritised, and careers truly thrive.

Do you have the attitude and passion for your craft? Do you like creativity and innovation? Are you able to multi-task and manage your time effectively? If you believe that you possess these skills - then Atlantis, The Palm would like to partner with you!

About The Role

As a Chef de Cuisine, Banquets – you will manage and organize all the requirements of the restaurant kitchen to the highest standards in accordance with the standard operating procedures. You will ensure proper hygiene and sanitation in the workplace under your jurisdiction, adequate stocks of working materials, inter-department coordination and training. You will also carry full responsibility for the operating equipment, including its inventory levels, and maintain the resort food cost at all times as well as managing other business necessities such as the kitchen’s P&L. You must ensure and enforce the set service standard procedures by directing, supervising, and motivating staff to perform to their highest level of service. You will also communicate with the guests and share feedback with the chef in charge and the management. The feedback then will ensure high levels of food and service quality, and guest satisfaction is always maintained. Candidate that we are on a lookout for brings strong creativity and vision to culinary execution and leads by example while fostering innovation in the kitchen

About You

The ideal candidate must have a Diploma in Catering or similar and have 8-10 years’ experience in a 5-star international chain/hotel, whilst having a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a management role, such as a CDC or similar. The right candidate must have a comprehensive knowledge of HACCP as well as general health & safety in the workplace. Ideally candidate has experience in big volume hotels or was part of big banquet operations.

We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive program, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives.

With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality.