Executive Chef - Exciting Restaurant Launching Dubai!

COREcruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 391,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard benefits

Job summary

COREcruitment seeks an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen of a high-profile dining destination launching in Dubai. You’ll shape the culinary direction, oversee all operations, and ensure exceptional food quality across breakfast, all-day dining, private dining, pool and terrace dining.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on fire-led cooking with wood-fired grilling and premium ingredients. You’ll develop menus, mentor a team, manage food costs, and cultivate a culture where people thrive and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef in a quality restaurant, lifestyle venue, or destination dining concept.
• Ideally some experience with fire-led cooking techniques (wood-fired grilling, charcoal cooking, open-flame cooking).
• GCC experience is preferred and new opening experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and ensure exceptional food quality across all dining experiences (breakfast, all-day dining, private dining, pool and terrace).
• Oversee menu development, food standards, and cost control.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing kitchen team; mentor staff and drive creativity.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Fire-led cooking

Kitchen operations

Communication

Job description

Executive Chef – Exciting Restaurant Launching Dubai!

We are 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 will be 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'll 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, 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