Executive Chef

Rotana; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotana is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee the entire kitchen operation, food production, and related sections. You will manage schedules, hygiene, and guest experience while driving culinary innovation and cost control in a dynamic Dubai setting.

Ideal candidates have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chef training with at least three years in quality establishments, and strong English communication. The role demands leadership in a multicultural environment and hands‑on management.

Qualifications

• Professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course with at least three years in quality establishments.
• Ability to communicate in English and proven track record in food preparation, presentation and preservation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor duty schedules, grooming and uniform appearance.
• Review presentations of new novelties to stay in line with trends.
• Evaluate team performance and drive promotions.
• Ensure timely kitchen prep for all meal services and banquets.
• Maintain high hygiene standards in all kitchens and production facilities.
• Oversee dining outlets and guest well‑being with close guest contact.
• Collaborate with F&B Manager on events and promotions as needed.
• Control food cost by reviewing store requisitions and minimizing wastage.
• Ensure HACCP and municipal hygiene standards are followed.

Skills

Teambuilding

Planning for Business

Leading People

Customer Focus

Adaptability

Drive for Results

Managing Operations

Influencing Outcomes

Understanding the Business

Valuing Diversity

Education

Professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course

Job description

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Kitchen professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of service and provide creative solutions. As an Executive Chef you are responsible for the smooth operation of the entire kitchen operation/ food production and all other related sections, and your role will include key responsibilities such as;

• Monitor all duty schedules in the kitchen operation and review and correct the appearance (condition of uniforms) and grooming of all assigned employees;
• Conduct regularly presentations of new novelties/ etc. to stay in line with operational trends;
• Evaluate the performance of the assigned team and initiate promotions;
• Responsible for the timely kitchen preparations for all meal services in the outlets and banquet activities in line with the stipulated opening hours;
• Frequently tour through all Kitchens/ Stores and other food production facilities ensuring the highest possible hygiene and maintenance standards;
• Frequently tour of the dining outlets and related areas to assure the well-being of all guests by maintaining a close friendly contact;
• Drive together with the Foodand Beverage Manager all extracurricular events in the outlets as per the annual promotions calendar and develop food promotions if the situation requires;
• Control the food cost by reviewing and approving all store requisitions and direct purchases and minimize wastage;
• Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and follow the appropriate hygiene standards as per Municipality requirements at all times.

Education/ Qualifications and Experiences:

You should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course and at least three years experiences in quality establishments in a similar role. The ability to communicate well in English and a proven track of food preparation/ presentation and preservation knowledge is an essential.

Knowledge and Competencies:

The ideal candidate will be creative/ innovative and passionate about food and be committed to work together with the service team to deliver an amazing guest experiences every time. You will demonstrate energy and enthusiasm at work be hands on and organized. You portray a strong and fair effective leadership style and have proven the ability to work in a multicultural environment and under difficult condition/ while possessing following additional competencies:

• Understanding the Business
• Teambuilding
• Planning for Business
• Leading People
• Valuing Diversity
• Managing Operations
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability
• Influencing Outcomes
• Drive for Results