Executive Chef — Lead Luxury Dining & Culinary Innovation

Anantara Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort in Dubai seeks an Executive Chef to lead all hotel kitchens, drive culinary strategy, and ensure premium guest dining experiences. The role focuses on brand alignment, menu innovation, and cost discipline within a luxury, culturally rich setting.

You'll oversee budgeting, training, and collaboration with HR, while shaping sustainability efforts and seasonal concepts to elevate dining across outlets and events in this iconic resort.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation and implementation of the hotel's strategic plan.
• Develop and deliver annual culinary revenue, food cost, payroll, productivity and profitability targets.
• Review monthly P&L performance and work with F&B and Finance on forecasting and cost optimisation.
• Lead the daily operations of all hotel kitchens, ensuring quality and brand standards.
• Develop innovative menus and food concepts aligned with guest preferences and trends.
• Benchmark competitors and Dubai dining trends to drive seasonal menus and experiences.
• Lead, coach and develop the culinary team and manage budgets.
• Maintain visible presence across restaurants, events and guest experiences.
• Lead sustainability initiatives including food waste reduction and responsible sourcing.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu engineering

Budget management

People development

Job description

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort in Dubai seeks an Executive Chef to lead all hotel kitchens, drive culinary strategy, and ensure premium guest dining experiences. The role focuses on brand alignment, menu innovation, and cost discipline within a luxury, culturally rich setting.

You'll oversee budgeting, training, and collaboration with HR, while shaping sustainability efforts and seasonal concepts to elevate dining across outlets and events in this iconic resort.