Cluster Director of Culinary starting Q4 2026

Accorhotel; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Accorhotels in Ras Al Khaimah seeks a Cluster Director of Culinary to oversee two luxury properties, aligning culinary operations with brand standards and driving profitability. You will lead menus, sourcing, and kitchen performance while mentoring senior chefs across the cluster.

You will shape guest experiences with innovative dining concepts, ensure strict food-safety practices, and collaborate with marketing to elevate destination dining. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary and F&B Arts or related field
• 10 years experience as a professional chef with 3 years in a senior management role
• Culinary certification from an accredited institution
• Strong understanding of food trends and culinary techniques
• Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills
• Proven track record in menu development and cost control
• Experience in managing large kitchen teams in a high-volume environment
• Knowledge of international cuisines and dietary restrictions
• Proficiency in kitchen management software and inventory systems
• Strong food safety knowledge and relevant certifications (e.g. ServSafe)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multicultural environment
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and stay current with culinary trends

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations across two properties ensuring alignment with brand standards and operational excellence
• Drive innovation in menus, concepts, and food presentation to enhance guest experience and market positioning
• Monitor and manage stock levels, purchasing, receiving, and storage to meet standards and control costs
• Lead and develop culinary teams through training, coaching, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines, hygiene, and food safety standards across all kitchens
• Promote best practices in kitchen operations, cleanliness, and grooming standards
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with F&B operations and other departments
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, cost optimization, and operational improvements across the cluster
• Lead by example to foster a positive, engaged, high-performing team culture

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Menu development

Cost control

Team management

Food safety

HACCP

Multicultural teamwork

Innovation in cuisine

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary and F&B Arts

Culinary certification

Tools

Kitchen management software

Inventory systems

Job description

This is a Cluster Director of Culinary role responsible for overseeing all culinary and kitchen operations across two 5-star properties ensuring excellence in food quality consistency and operational performance.

This role leads the culinary strategy for the cluster from purchasing and inventory management to talent development innovation and guest experience. The Cluster Director of Culinary plays a key role in driving profitability enhancing dining concepts and positioning the properties as leading F&B destinations.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure consistency and the highest standards in food quality taste presentation and temperature across all kitchens within the cluster
• Oversee all culinary operations across both properties ensuring alignment with brand standards and operational excellence
• Drive innovation in menus concepts and food presentation to enhance guest experience and market positioning
• Collaborate with Marketing and F&B leadership to develop promotions campaigns and destination dining experiences
• Maintain and improve kitchen operations to maximize profitability while ensuring high guest satisfaction
• Ensure effective communication and alignment across all culinary teams within the cluster
• Monitor and manage stock levels purchasing receiving and storage to meet company standards and control costs
• Ensure all goods purchased comply with hotel specifications and quality standards
• Lead and develop culinary teams through training coaching and performance management
• Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines hygiene and food safety standards across all kitchens
• Promote best practices in kitchen operations cleanliness and grooming standards
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with F&B Operations and other departments
• Identify opportunities for efficiency cost optimization and operational improvements across the cluster
• Lead by example fostering a positive engaged and high-performing team culture

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Culinary and F&B Arts or related field
• 10 years experience as a professional chef with 3 years in a senior management role
• Culinary certification from an accredited institution
• Strong understanding of food trends and culinary techniques
• Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills
• Proven track record in menu development and cost control
• Experience in managing large kitchen teams in a high-volume environment
• Knowledge of international cuisines and dietary restrictions
• Proficiency in kitchen management software and inventory systems
• Strong food safety knowledge and relevant certifications (e.g. ServSafe)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multicultural environment
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and stay current with culinary trends

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time