Chef De Cuisine – Events

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Chef De Cuisine for Events. In this role, you will shape the culinary vision for event dining, crafting memorable experiences through innovative menus. You will lead a team of chefs, ensuring exceptional quality and compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in luxury hotels and strong organizational skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to further your culinary career in a vibrant hospitality environment.

Benefits

Professional training and development

Opportunities for internal mobility

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef De Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef in luxury hotels or event catering.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Expertise in international cuisines and large-scale banquet operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute bespoke menus for banquets, weddings, and special events.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sustainability standards.
• Lead and inspire a team of chefs to deliver exceptional culinary experiences.
• Collaborate with event planners and clients to customize offerings.
• Manage food cost, inventory, and operational budgets effectively.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and taste across all dishes.
• Drive innovation in culinary trends and event concepts.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Culinary expertise in international cuisines

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent certification

Job description

About Hyatt

At Hyatt, care connects us. It all starts with people who care. We believe in the power of belonging – making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human, connected, and sustainable. Here, everyone’s role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape, and your individuality is celebrated.

The Role

As Chef De Cuisine – Events, you will lead the culinary vision for all event‑related dining experiences, ensuring exceptional quality, creativity, and consistency. Your role is pivotal in creating memorable moments for our guests through innovative menus and flawless execution.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute bespoke menus for banquets, weddings, and special events.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sustainability standards.
• Lead and inspire a team of chefs to deliver exceptional culinary experiences.
• Collaborate with event planners and clients to customize offerings.
• Manage food cost, inventory, and operational budgets effectively.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and taste across all dishes.
• Drive innovation in culinary trends and event concepts.

What We Offer

At Hyatt, we open doors. There’s a home for every stage of your career. With us, you’ll discover a career you didn’t know existed. We nurture curiosity and provide opportunities for professional training, development, and internal mobility across brands and geographies.

Qualifications

Who You Are:

• Proven experience as Chef De Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef in luxury hotels or event catering.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Expertise in international cuisines and large‑scale banquet operations.
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and client interaction abilities.