Executive Chef

Westin; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel brand in Dubai is seeking an experienced Executive Chef. The role involves overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food production and exceptional guest satisfaction. The Executive Chef will lead menu development and performance management of the culinary team, striving for operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills while being committed to safety and sanitation standards. Join a vibrant team dedicated to providing the best experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills essential.
• Ability to maintain high food quality and operational efficiency.
• Experience in menu development and sanitation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food quality standards.
• Engage with guests and address service concerns.
• Develop and manage culinary team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Culinary expertise

Teamwork

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall success of all daily kitchen operations, ensuring high‑quality food production, exceptional guest satisfaction, and strong financial performance. This role combines hands‑on culinary expertise with strategic leadership, guiding the kitchen team across all food preparation areas—including restaurants, banquets, room service, lounges, and colleague dining facilities.

The Executive Chef oversees menu development, food quality standards, sanitation compliance, and inventory control, while continuously improving operational efficiency. A key focus of the role is the development, coaching, and performance management of the culinary team to maintain a collaborative, high-performing work environment. The Executive Chef also plays a critical role in enhancing guest experience by engaging with guests, addressing service concerns, and ensuring that culinary offerings consistently meet or exceed brand expectations.

This position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to model professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to safety and sanitation standards. The Executive Chef ensures alignment with company policies, supports training initiatives, participates in budgeting processes, and uses business insights to drive continuous improvement throughout the culinary function.

This is a highly complex role – busy in volume, quick to ideate and even faster to execute. It is a role ideal for an individual who is ready to leader with vibrancy, energy and a quality and people-focused mindset.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well‑being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well‑being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well‑being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, beginyour purpose, belong to an amazing globalteam, and become the best version of you.