Executive Chef

SEVEN Wellness Club; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious wellness club in Dubai seeks an Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will ensure food quality and consistency, manage kitchen teams, and lead menu innovation aligned with health-focused philosophy. Responsibilities include managing costs, compliance with health regulations, and fostering a culture of culinary excellence. Applicants should have prior experience in premium dining and a culinary degree. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including club access and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Full access to facilities

50% off food and beverage

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Executive Chef or Group Executive Chef in premium dining.
• Deep knowledge of ingredient-driven cuisine and wellness-oriented menus.
• Ability to monitor food cost percentages and manage inventories.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary execution and performance across all branches.
• Lead creative development and maintain brand standards.
• Recruit, train and mentor kitchen teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of food trends

Mentorship ability

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent professional training

Job description

The Executive Chef will be responsible for the culinary execution and performance across all branches of The Dose by Silvena. This includes overseeing kitchen operations, food cost control, menu consistency, training and hygiene standards.

The ideal candidate has a passion for nutritious, ingredient-driven cuisine, is highly organized and thrives in a fast-paced multi-site environment.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership

• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste and presentation across all branches.
• Lead the creative development and seasonal refresh of menu items in collaboration with Chef Silvena.
• Maintain and implement brand SOPs and plating standards.
• Ensure all dishes reflect the brand’s health-focused, ingredient-driven philosophy.

Team Management & Training

• Recruit, train and mentor chefs and kitchen teams across all locations.
• Conduct regular culinary assessments, mystery checks and performance evaluations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, hygiene and culinary excellence.
• Schedule and conduct workshops or tastings to ensure standardization.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure effective kitchen operations including workflow, food production and service readiness.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety and local health regulations.

Cost & Inventory Management

• Monitor and manage food cost percentages across locations.
• Oversee portion control, waste reduction and inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with purchasing teams to optimize pricing and supplier quality.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with management, marketing and operations to support campaigns, events and seasonal launches.
• Support new openings, including menu rollout, kitchen set‑up and pre‑launch training.
• Travel between locations as needed for supervision and support.

Requirements

• Proven experience as Executive Chef or Group Executive Chef in multi‑location premium dining or health‑focused concepts.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of ingredient‑driven cuisine, food trends and wellness‑oriented menus.
• Expertise in kitchen systems, food costing, SOPs and inventory controls.
• Ability to travel between branches regularly.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training.
• Fluent in English.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and role responsibilities.
• Club Access: Full access to SEVEN Wellness Club facilities and classes.
• F & B Discount: 50% off all in‑house food and beverage items at The Dose by Silvena.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to grow across SEVEN’s expanding group of brands.
• Supportive Culture: A team‑oriented environment that values initiative, professionalism and well‑being.