Executive Chef de Cuisine — Luxury Dining Leader

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton's Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead Bull & Bear Restaurant with vision, precision and a passion for exceptional, Forbes Five-Star dining in the heart of Dubai.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef and F&D team to elevate menus, drive culinary excellence, ensure safety and hygiene, and deliver memorable guest experiences in a demanding luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury hospitality in UAE.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to drive performance.
• Inspiring leadership and people management across a diverse culinary team.
• Excellent communication with team, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Commitment to high standards of food production, presentation and hygiene.
• Proven ability to develop innovative, commercially successful concepts.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with F&B systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead Bull & Bear Restaurant culinary operations in line with brand standards.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and F&D team to maintain quality, safety and efficiency.
• Develop kitchen business plans, monitor sales, costs and margins, and improve performance.
• Create attractive concepts, menus, products and promotions to drive revenue.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality, well-presented dishes and exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage and develop kitchen team, recruit, train and recognise talent.
• Schedule team time based on forecast volumes and control overtime.
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and record-keeping requirements.

Skills

Luxury hospitality

Leadership

Menu development

Communication

Food safety

Budgeting

F&B systems

MS Office

Team management

Job description

Hilton's Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead Bull & Bear Restaurant with vision, precision and a passion for exceptional, Forbes Five-Star dining in the heart of Dubai.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef and F&D team to elevate menus, drive culinary excellence, ensure safety and hygiene, and deliver memorable guest experiences in a demanding luxury hotel setting.