Complex Executive Chef

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Dubai is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to ensure the success of all daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background and proven experience in a leadership role. Responsibilities include overseeing menu development, food quality, and operational efficiency while actively engaging with guests to enhance their dining experience. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a culinary leadership role within a high-volume operation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse team and maintain high standards of quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food production.
• Guide the kitchen team and enhance guest experience.
• Participate in budgeting processes and continuous improvement.

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall success of all daily kitchen operations ensuring high quality food production exceptional guest satisfaction and strong financial performance. This role combines hands‑on culinary expertise with strategic leadership guiding the kitchen team across all food preparation areas including restaurants, banquets, room service, lounges and colleague dining facilities.

The Executive Chef oversees menu development, food quality standards, sanitation compliance and inventory control while continuously improving operational efficiency. A key focus of the role is the development, coaching and performance management of the culinary team to maintain a collaborative high‑performing work environment. The Executive Chef also plays a critical role in enhancing guest experience by engaging with guests, addressing service concerns and ensuring that culinary offerings consistently meet or exceed brand expectations.

This position requires strong leadership, communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to model professionalism, teamwork and a commitment to safety and sanitation standards. The Executive Chef ensures alignment with company policies, supports training initiatives, participates in budgeting processes and uses business insights to drive continuous improvement throughout the culinary function.

This is a highly complex role busy in volume quick to ideate and even faster to execute. It is a role ideal for an individual who is ready to lead with vibrancy, energy and a quality and people‑focused mindset.

Required Experience:

IC

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and the greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis including disability, veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.