Executive Chef

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Complimentary room nights

Learning and development opportunities

Global career opportunities

Parental leave

Job summary

Rosewood Abu Dhabi is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Culinary Division, overseeing all kitchen operations across outlets and events, and driving the culinary vision in line with Rosewood’s luxury standards.

You will develop innovative menus, manage food costs and labor, mentor a diverse team, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with F&B, Events, and Marketing to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in luxury hotel, resort, or high-end restaurant culinary operations.
• Exceptional culinary expertise across multiple cuisines and large-scale banquets.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and drive operational and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, creativity, and presentation across all outlets and events.
• Develop innovative menus, culinary concepts, and seasonal offerings to enhance the hotel's reputation and guest experience.
• Drive financial performance through effective management of food costs, labor, productivity, inventory controls and waste reduction initiatives.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Ensure the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance throughout all kitchen operations.
• Collaborate closely with Food & Beverage, Sales, Events, and Marketing teams to support business objectives and revenue growth.
• Monitor culinary trends and industry best practices to maintain a competitive and innovative dining portfolio.
• Champion operational excellence while aligning offerings with Rosewood’s luxury brand standards.

Skills

Executive leadership

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Cost management

Team development

Food safety

English proficiency

Job description

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact As a pioneering collective with a common purpose we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey At Rosewood Hotel Group we answer The Calling Together we Make the Place

THE TEAM

The Culinary team at Rosewood Abu Dhabi is responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences across all restaurants lounges banquets in-room dining and special events Through creativity innovation operational excellence and a commitment to luxury hospitality the team consistently creates memorable experiences that exceed guest expectations As Executive Chef you will report to the Hotel Manager and provide strategic and operational leadership for all culinary functions across the property You will work closely with Food amp Beverage Sales amp Marketing Finance Purchasing and operational teams to ensure exceptional culinary standards and business performance

YOUR ROLE

As Executive Chef you will be responsible for the overall leadership strategy and performance of the Culinary Division You will oversee all kitchen operations menu development food quality cost management talent development and compliance standards while ensuring exceptional guest experiences across every dining touchpoint You will lead the culinary vision of the hotel by fostering a culture of innovation operational excellence financial discipline and continuous improvement Through hands on leadership and strategic planning you will drive both guest satisfaction and business success

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations ensuring exceptional quality consistency creativity and presentation across all outlets and events
• Develop innovative menus culinary concepts and seasonal offerings that enhance the hotel s reputation and guest experience
• Drive financial performance through effective management of food costs labor expenses productivity inventory controls and waste reduction initiatives
• Inspire mentor and develop a high-performing culinary team while fostering a culture of excellence accountability and continuous learning
• Ensure the highest standards of food safety hygiene sanitation workplace safety and regulatory compliance throughout all kitchen operations
• Collaborate closely with Food amp Beverage Sales Events and Marketing teams to support business objectives special events and revenue growth opportunities
• Monitor culinary trends and industry best practices to maintain a competitive and innovative dining portfolio
• Champion operational excellence while ensuring all culinary offerings align with Rosewood s luxury brand standards

OUR BENEFITS

You ll enjoy a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your wellbeing professional growth and life beyond work This includes medical coverage paid time off complimentary room nights learning and development opportunities global career opportunities and industry-leading paid parental leave supporting eligible associates across all paths to parenthood

• medical coverage
• paid time off
• complimentary room nights
• learning and development opportunities
• global career opportunities
• industry-leading paid parental leave supporting eligible associates across all paths to parenthood

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Rosewood Hotel Group your voice is heard and valued We re a community that encourages associates to be themselves not fit into a fixed culture and this philosophy shines through in our commitment to reflect and honor the history culture and geography of our destinations We are committed to building meaningful relationships celebrating diversity and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive through our Diversity Equity amp Inclusion DEI strategy

• You have extensive leadership experience within luxury hotel, resort, or high-end restaurant culinary operations
• You possess exceptional culinary expertise across multiple cuisines, dining concepts, and large-scale banquet operations
• You have a proven track record of leading diverse teams and driving operational and financial performance
• You are passionate about innovation, guest experience, and creating distinctive culinary concepts
• You demonstrate strong business acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, inventory control, and profit optimization
• You are an inspiring leader with exceptional communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
• You communicate fluently in English; additional language skills are considered an advantage