Chef de Cuisine - Restaurant Kitchen Leadership - Atlantis The Royal - Dubai, UAE

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 245,520 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance including dental coverage

Annual return flight allowance

Employee dining privileges within resort outlets

Discounted stays across Kerzner properties worldwide

Structured culinary leadership development

Job summary

Atlantis in Dubai is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead full kitchen operations at its ultra-luxury resort. This position oversees culinary production, cost control, and hygiene compliance, ensuring guest satisfaction and food quality.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years in a five-star hotel and demonstrated leadership in managing culinary teams. The role offers a tax-free salary, comprehensive medical insurance, and opportunities for professional growth within the luxury hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience within a five-star international hotel chain.
• At least 2 years experience in a Chef de Cuisine or comparable leadership role.
• Proven expertise managing large culinary teams in high-end dining environments.
• Effective communication skills with both teams and guests.
• Ability to maintain operational discipline under service pressure.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all kitchen operations in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Supervise culinary teams to ensure consistency, presentation accuracy, and service readiness.
• Enforce hygiene and sanitation standards in line with UAE food safety regulations.
• Oversee food cost control, inventory management, and equipment accountability.

Skills

Kitchen leadership and brigade management

Food cost control and inventory oversight

Menu execution and quality assurance

Hygiene compliance and operational governance

Team development and performance management

Guest engagement and feedback analysis

Education

Diploma in Catering or equivalent professional culinary qualification

Job description

Position Overview

Chef de Cuisine at Atlantis The Royal Dubai leads full kitchen operations within a signature dining venue, overseeing culinary production, cost control, hygiene compliance, and brigade performance in an ultra-luxury resort on Palm Jumeirah. This role carries operational responsibility for food quality, equipment management, and guest satisfaction while maintaining structured execution aligned with five-star hospitality standards.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Hospitality
• Function: Chef/Culinary/Kitchen Management
• Salary: 22000-30000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all kitchen operations in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Supervise culinary teams to ensure consistency, presentation accuracy, and service readiness
• Enforce hygiene and sanitation standards in line with UAE food safety regulations
• Oversee food cost control, inventory management, and equipment accountability
• Coordinate with purchasing, service, and management teams to maintain operational flow
• Lead recruitment, training, and performance development within the kitchen brigade
• Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements to maintain quality benchmarks
• Ensure compliance with brand standards across all menu execution and service phases

Ideal Profile

• Diploma in Catering or equivalent professional culinary qualification
• Minimum 5 years experience within a five-star international hotel chain
• At least 2 years experience in a Chef de Cuisine or comparable leadership role
• Proven expertise managing large culinary teams in high-end dining environments
• Strong cost management and inventory control capability
• Effective communication skills with both teams and guests
• Ability to maintain operational discipline under service pressure

Skills Set

• Kitchen leadership and brigade management
• Food cost control and inventory oversight
• Menu execution and quality assurance
• Hygiene compliance and operational governance
• Team development and performance management
• Guest engagement and feedback analysis

Why Join Us

• Tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams
• Comprehensive medical insurance including dental coverage
• Annual return flight allowance
• Employee dining privileges within resort outlets
• Discounted stays across Kerzner properties worldwide
• Incentive programs and colleague engagement initiatives
• Structured culinary leadership development and internal career mobility opportunities

About the Company

Atlantis The Royal Dubai operates under Kerzner International on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah as an ultra-luxury experiential resort. The property integrates premium accommodation, destination dining venues, wellness facilities, and large-scale hospitality operations. With thousands of professionals across culinary and operational divisions, Atlantis provides structured career pathways within Dubai's competitive luxury hospitality sector and supports long-term professional growth across its global portfolio.