Chef de Cuisine, Italian

D.c.-Global-Talent-Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 112,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Yearly performance bonus

Medical insurance

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

D.c.-Global-Talent-Inc. in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine specializing in authentic Italian cuisine for a luxury hotel. This hands-on leadership role requires deep roots in Southern Italian cooking, with a focus on technical mastery and team leadership.

The role offers a housing allowance, medical insurance, a yearly performance bonus, and relocation assistance, with a salary of USD 36,000 per year. Immediate relocation to Abu Dhabi is required.

Qualifications

• Italian national with strong background in Southern Italian cuisine.
• Experience as Chef de Cuisine or Senior Sous Chef in luxury hotel or high-end Italian restaurant.
• Deep knowledge of authentic Italian culinary traditions and techniques.
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills.
• Solid understanding of food costing, menu engineering, and kitchen administration.
• Single status preferred.
• Available to relocate to Abu Dhabi immediately.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations for the Italian outlet, ensuring quality, authenticity, consistency, and presentation.
• Design and execute menus rooted in authentic Italian culinary traditions, with a strong emphasis on Southern Italian cuisine.
• Train, develop, and inspire the kitchen team to achieve operational and service excellence.
• Manage food costing, inventory, ordering, and waste reduction to maintain kitchen profitability.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation standards.
• Collaborate with F&B leadership to align culinary output with the property's brand and guest expectations.

Skills

Italian culinary expertise

Southern Italian cuisine

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food costing / menu engineering

Job description

CHEF DE CUISINE, ITALIAN

Luxury Hotel • Abu Dhabi, UAE • USD $36,000 per year

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are urgently looking for a Chef de Cuisine specializing in authentic Italian cuisine for a luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi. This is a hands‑on kitchenleadership role for a passionate Italian culinary professional with deep roots in traditional Italian cooking - particularly Southern Italian cuisine. The right candidate brings technical mastery, creative vision, and the ability to lead a kitchen to the highest standards.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead all kitchen operations for the Italian outlet, ensuring exceptional quality, authenticity, consistency, and presentation
• Design and execute menus rooted in authentic Italian culinary traditions, with a strong emphasis on Southern Italian cuisine
• Train, develop, and inspire the kitchen team to achieve operational and service excellence
• Manage food costing, inventory, ordering, and waste reduction to maintain kitchen profitability
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation standards
• Collaborate with F&B leadership to align culinary output with the property's brand and guest expectations

WHAT YOU BRING

• Italian national with a strong background in Southern Italian cuisine - this is essential for this role
• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Senior Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or high-end Italian restaurant
• Deep knowledge and passion for authentic Italian culinary traditions, ingredients, and techniques
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills
• Solid understanding of food costing, menu engineering, and kitchen administration
• Single status preferred
• Available to relocate to Abu Dhabi immediately

WHAT'S OFFERED

• USD $36,000 per year
• Housing allowance
• Yearly performance bonus
• Medical insurance
• Relocation assistance provided