Corporate Chef

GMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

GMG is seeking a Corporate Chef to guide the culinary direction for its Food Service Division in the HORECA channel. You will blend culinary excellence with business development to drive sales, shape menus, and showcase product versatility to clients and partners.

The role requires a strong culinary foundation, proven sales results, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, production, and client teams across the GCC region.

Qualifications

• Ten years total experience in a B2B sales/support role, preferably with hotels, airline catering or institutional kitchens.
• Experience across the GCC/MENA region or similar multicultural environments.
• Proven Corporate Chef/Executive Chef or similar in foodservice manufacturing, hotels, or B2B environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop test and implement innovative recipes using sous vide and value-added meat and poultry products.
• Lead sales and business development with hotel chains, airline catering or institutional clients.

Skills

B2B sales

Culinary leadership

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport everyday goods health and beauty properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years GMG is a valued partner of choice for the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports Dropkick Supercare Pharmacy Farm Fresh Klassic and international brands like Nike Columbia Converse Timberland Vans Mama Sitas and McCain.

What youll be doing:

The Corporate Chef will play a pivotal role in shaping the culinary direction of the Food Service Division with a specific focus on the HORECA sales. This position requires a dynamic individual with a strong culinary foundation and a passion for innovation and proven sales record. The role goes beyond traditional kitchen responsibilities encompassing product development customized menu creation and high-impact food presentation. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams and clients to create solutions that not only meet culinary standards but also align with commercial objectives. By bridging culinary expertise with business development the Corporate Chef will help drive sales growth enhance customer experience and strengthen the brands presence in the competitive HORECA market.

What we need:

Culinary Leadership:

• Develop test and implement innovative recipes using sous vide raw and value-added meat and poultry products.
• Collaborate with R&D and production teams to create commercially viable and scalable culinary solutions.
• Demonstrate advanced culinary presentations and cooking techniques to clients showcasing product versatility and quality.

Sales & Business Development:

• B2B business growth across hotel chains airline catering and institutional clients.
• Conduct live cooking demos tasting sessions and product training for customers and prospects.
• Provide culinary insight to support pricing positioning and promotional strategies.

Client Engagement:

• Act as a culinary ambassador during client visits trade shows and industry events. Offer consultative culinary advice to clients to help integrate products into their menus and operations.
• Identify trends and customer needs to propose tailored culinary solutions.

Product Knowledge:

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of raw and value-added beef and poultry processing including handling storage and preparation best practices.
• Stay current with global and regional culinary trends food safety standards and innovation in value-added meat and poultry products.

Who are you:

• Total 10 years 5 years of related experience in a B2B sales support role preferably with hotels airline catering or institutional kitchens.
• Experience working across the GCC MENA region or similar multicultural environments.
• Proven experience as a Corporate Chef Executive Chef or similar role within foodservice manufacturing hotel chains or B2B environments.
• Strong background in sous vide raw beef value-added beef poultry and value-added poultry.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to travel regionally and internationally as needed.

Why work here:

• An opportunity to become part of diverse teams with international exposure
• Comprehensive family medical insurance
• Family residency sponsorship and flight allowances
• Up to 30% discount in our premium retail sports brand stores
• Up to 20% discount in our pharmacy chain