Executive Chef
JA Resorts & Hotels
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Job summary
JA Hatta Fort Hotel is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team and shape the hotel's dining direction amid the Hajar Mountains. You will oversee all culinary operations across restaurants, banquets, and events, delivering exceptional quality and guest experiences.
The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in luxury kitchens, 4+ years in a 5-star environment, and a hands-on leadership style focused on talent development and financial discipline.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of culinary experience in luxury settings.
- 4+ years in a luxury 5-star hotel environment.
- 5+ years in an Executive Chef role.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all culinary operations across outlets, banquets, and events.
- Develop innovative menus reflecting guest preferences and market trends.
- Ensure food safety, HACCP compliance, and high presentation standards.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing culinary team.
- Manage food and labour costs to meet budgets and drive performance.
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Job description
At JA Hatta Fort Hotel, every menu tells a story, every dish creates a memory, and every meal is an opportunity to connect with our guests. We're looking for an inspiring Executive Chef to lead our culinary team, elevate our dining experiences, and continue building a culture where people and creativity thrive.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Hajar Mountains, this is an opportunity to shape the culinary direction of one of the UAEs most unique destination hotels while leading a team committed to excellence.
If you're a passionate culinary leader who thrives on innovation, quality, and developing talent, we invite you to join a team that is Fresh, Warm and Real, while always Giving Our All.
As Executive Chef, you will oversee all culinary operations across the hotel, ensuring every dish reflects the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
You will drive guest satisfaction, business performance, culinary innovation, and team development while delivering memorable dining experiences that exceed expectations.
- Lead and oversee all culinary operations across restaurants, bars, banquets, in-room dining, and special events
- Ensure the highest standards of food quality, preparation, presentation, and consistency
- Develop innovative menus that reflect guest preferences, market trends, and the unique character of JA Hatta Fort Hotel
- Champion creativity while maintaining operational excellence and brand standards
- Ensure guest expectations are consistently met and exceeded
- Oversee the smooth production and delivery of food across all outlets
- Partner with operational teams to create memorable dining experiences
- Respond proactively to guest feedback and evolving market trends
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team
- Create a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous learning, and excellence
- Inspire and empower your team to reach their fullest potential
- Identify and develop future culinary leaders within the business
- Manage food costs, labour costs, and operational expenses in line with budgets and financial objectives
- Maximise productivity while maintaining exceptional quality standards
- Monitor purchasing, inventory management, and supplier relationships
- Deliver strong financial performance while enhancing the guest experience
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
- Uphold HACCP requirements and company policies
- Maintain a safe and well-organised kitchen environment
- Culinary School Degree with a minimum three-year certification
- Certificate in Food Production or Culinary Diploma
- Basic and Intermediate Hygiene Certification (Required)
- Advanced Hygiene Certification (Preferred)
- Minimum 10 years of culinary experience
- At least 4 years experience within a luxury 5-star hotel environment
- Minimum 5 years experience in a similar Executive Chef role
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities
- Proven experience managing multiple culinary outlets and large kitchen operations
- Strong financial and commercial awareness
- Menu development and culinary innovation expertise
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal
- A passion for culinary excellence and genuine hospitality
- The ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams
- Strong menu development and food innovation experience
- A hands‑on leadership style with exceptional attention to detail
- A commercial mindset balanced with creativity and quality
- A commitment to creating memorable dining experiences for every guest
At JA, we believe great experiences are created when talented people are empowered to do their best work. This is an opportunity to lead, influence, and make your mark while working in one of the UAEs most distinctive resort destinations.
That's how we welcome our guests. That's how we support our colleagues. That's who we are.
Every guest. Every colleague. Every day.
Role Level: Executive-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: http://www.jaresortshotels.com Job Function: Food & Beverage Services Company Industry/ Sector: Hospitality
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