Executive Chef - Lead Creative Kitchen & Menu

le meridien; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Méridien in Dubai seeks an Executive Kitchen Leader responsible for daily kitchen operations, supervising staff, and maintaining high culinary standards. The role focuses on talent development, cost control, and guest satisfaction through quality food production.

You will guide and develop staff, ensure sanitation and food standards, and work to continuously improve guest and employee satisfaction while managing the operating budget.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years culinary/food & beverage industry experience
• OR a 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major with 2 years experience in culinary/food & beverage

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, regularly or for special events.
• Reviews and adjusts kitchen systems and procedures for effectiveness.
• Develops, designs, or creates new menus and recipes.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Supervises kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with Food & Beverage policies.

Education

High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in culinary/food & beverage

2-year degree in Culinary Arts/Hotel & Restaurant Management or related major; 2 years experience

Job description

Le Méridien in Dubai seeks an Executive Kitchen Leader responsible for daily kitchen operations, supervising staff, and maintaining high culinary standards. The role focuses on talent development, cost control, and guest satisfaction through quality food production.

You will guide and develop staff, ensure sanitation and food standards, and work to continuously improve guest and employee satisfaction while managing the operating budget.