Executive Kitchen Leader: Create, Lead & Elevate Cuisines

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts in Dubai seeks an Executive Chef responsible for the daily kitchen operations, staff leadership, and food quality. You will personally cook while guiding the team, ensuring sanitation, and managing all food-related functions to delight guests and control costs.

The role focuses on mentoring staff, maintaining standards, and driving culinary excellence in a high-volume hotel environment with strict budget adherence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years in culinary, food and beverage, or related area.
• Or 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or related major with 2 years in culinary, F&B, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, on a regular basis or for functions.
• Reviews and adjusts kitchen systems and procedures for effectiveness.
• Develops menus and recipes based on standards or artistic contributions.
• Ensures sanitation, food handling and safety standards.
• Supervises kitchen shift operations and compliance with F&B policies.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and storage standards.
• Leads and develops kitchen staff and trainers.
• Executes cost controls and budget adherence.

Skills

Menu design

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Budget mgmt

Staff development

Quality control

Comms

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma

Hospitality Bachelor's (optional)

Job description

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts in Dubai seeks an Executive Chef responsible for the daily kitchen operations, staff leadership, and food quality. You will personally cook while guiding the team, ensuring sanitation, and managing all food-related functions to delight guests and control costs.

The role focuses on mentoring staff, maintaining standards, and driving culinary excellence in a high-volume hotel environment with strict budget adherence.