Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Elevate Guest Experience

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates seeks a senior culinary leader to drive daily kitchen operations across all outlets, including banquets, room service, and restaurants.

You will guide a team, maintain food quality, and uphold the brand's Gold Standards to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will manage staffing, training, and budgeting while ensuring sanitation and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6 years culinary/food & beverage experience.
• 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Leads kitchen management team and directs day-to-day operations.
• Oversees staff performance, sets standards, and ensures food quality and sanitation.
• Manages food preparation across all kitchen areas including banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge and employee cafeteria.
• Develops guidelines for purchasing and receiving, budgeting, and controlling expenses such as food cost and supplies.
• Ensures safety procedures and brand standards are followed; maintains guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major

Job description

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates seeks a senior culinary leader to drive daily kitchen operations across all outlets, including banquets, room service, and restaurants.

You will guide a team, maintain food quality, and uphold the brand's Gold Standards to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will manage staffing, training, and budgeting while ensuring sanitation and safety standards are met.