Executive Chef - Exciting Luxury Dining Destination

COREcruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 390,600 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment is seeking an Executive Chef for a high-profile luxury dining destination in Dubai. The role involves leading the kitchen operations and ensuring exceptional food quality across various dining experiences.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in a similar role, particularly with fire-led cooking techniques. This position requires strong leadership skills, creativity, and a passion for crafting memorable dining experiences.

A competitive salary package between AED 35-45k per month plus benefits is offered, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef in a high-quality venue.
• Experience with fire-led cooking and modern grill concepts.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary direction and kitchen operations.
• Oversee menu development and food quality.
• Create a thriving team culture and manage costs.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen

Fire-led cooking techniques

Food cost management

Team development

Guest-focused service

Job description

Executive Chef – Exciting Luxury Dining Destination

We're looking for a passionate and talented Executive Chef to lead the kitchen of a high-profile dining destination in one of the region's most vibrant and sophisticated locations.

This exciting concept brings together breakfast, all-day dining, private dining, pool and terrace dining, and a lively Grill Room. The venue is known for its elevated casual dining style, outstanding ingredients, warm hospitality, and energetic atmosphere.

About the Role

As Executive Chef, you'll take the lead in shaping the culinary direction of the business, overseeing all kitchen operations and ensuring exceptional food quality across every dining experience.

You will be responsible for menu development, team leadership, food standards, cost control, and creating a culture where people can thrive and grow. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who enjoys being present in the operation, mentoring their team, and driving creativity.

A major part of the concept centres around fire‑led cooking, so we’re looking for someone who genuinely loves working with fire, smoke, and premium ingredients to create memorable dining experiences.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef in a quality restaurant, luxury hotel, lifestyle venue, or destination dining concept
• Ideally some experience with fire‑led cooking techniques, including wood‑fired grilling, charcoal cooking, open‑flame cooking, and modern grill concepts
• GCC experience is preferred and new opening experience is a bonus
• A passion for great food, exceptional ingredients, and creating menus that guests want to return for
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high‑performing kitchen teams
• Strong understanding of food cost management, kitchen operations, and profitability
• Calm and confident leadership style with excellent communication skills
• Someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, guest‑focused environment

Salary package Offered

AED35‑45k pm package plus standard benefits depending upon experience