Chef De Cuisine - LXR Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi (Pre-Opening)

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking a Chef De Cuisine for their LXR Eastern Mangroves in Abu Dhabi. This role involves menu creation, managing a motivated kitchen brigade, and ensuring a high quality of dishes. Strong supervisory and planning skills are required. The successful candidate will also manage food cost controls and deliver excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to handle kitchen operations effectively and manage rotas.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and Health and Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu creation and manage kitchen brigade.
• Ensure quality consistency in dishes at all times.
• Manage food cost controls to enhance revenue.

Skills

Creative food approach

Strong supervisory skills

High level of customer service

Excellent planning and organizing skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Description

Job Overview

Chef De Cuisine - LXR Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi (Pre-Opening)

Work Locations

Work Locations: LXR Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Al Salam Street - Al Kheeran Eastern Mangroves District UAE

LXR Hotels & Resorts is a collection of independent, luxury properties that celebrate the unique character of each destination. Every hotel in the LXR portfolio offers a bespoke experience, combining authentic service with refined elegance and cultural richness. At LXR, we believe in creating unforgettable moments for our guests—and extraordinary opportunities for our team members.

As a Chef de Cuisine, you will contribute to menu creation and manage and train the kitchen brigade to deliver an excellent Guest and Team Member experience while managing food cost controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to menu creation
• Manage and train the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organised and motivated team
• Ensure consistency in quality of dishes at all times
• Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Ensure resources meet business needs through the effective management of working rotas
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of your team
• Manage food cost controls to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue
• Knowledge of activities in other departments and implications
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards

Requirements:

• Approaches food in a creative way
• Strong supervisory skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings

About Hilton:

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For over a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!