Executive Chef

Palazzo Versace Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Palazzo Versace Dubai is seeking a creative and highly experienced Executive Chef to lead its culinary operations in Dubai. The role involves designing innovative menus, managing kitchen staff, and delivering an exceptional dining experience across multiple outlets.

The successful candidate will have 5-star luxury hotel experience, culinary degree, and strong leadership and cost-control capabilities to drive profitability and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar senior culinary role within a 5-star luxury hotel.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training from a recognized institution.
• Strong knowledge of global cuisines, fine dining concepts, and large-scale catering.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in menu engineering, cost control, and inventory management.
• Passion for creativity, excellence, and culinary innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute menus that showcase international and local culinary trends.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of chefs and kitchen staff to achieve excellence.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, hygiene, inventory, and cost control.
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage department to enhance guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Drive culinary innovation while maintaining consistency in quality and presentation.
• Monitor kitchen expenses, optimize operational efficiency, and achieve profitability targets.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu engineering

Cost control

Inventory management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Job description

We are looking for a creative and highly experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative menus, managing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality standards, and delivering a remarkable dining experience across multiple outlets.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute menus that showcase international and local culinary trends.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of chefs and kitchen staff to achieve excellence.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, hygiene, inventory, and cost control.
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage department to enhance guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Drive culinary innovation while maintaining consistency in quality and presentation.
• Monitor kitchen expenses, optimize operational efficiency, and achieve profitability targets.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar senior culinary role within a 5-star luxury hotel.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training from a recognized institution.
• Strong knowledge of global cuisines, fine dining concepts, and large-scale catering.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in menu engineering, cost control, and inventory management.
• Passion for creativity, excellence, and culinary innovation.