Executive Kitchen Leader - Creative Menus & Team Builder

W Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marriott International in Dubai seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee restaurant kitchen operations, ensure sanitation and food standards, and lead the culinary team in developing daily and seasonal menu items. You will coordinate purchasing, staffing, and food preparation while maintaining budgetary goals and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a commitment to quality and safety across all kitchen activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products for the restaurant.
• Supervises restaurant kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with Food & Beverage policies and procedures.
• Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
• Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for the restaurant.
• Leads shift teams while preparing food items and executing requests to specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Menu planning

Food safety

Team management

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Culinary Arts/Hotel & Restaurant Management

Job description

Marriott International in Dubai seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee restaurant kitchen operations, ensure sanitation and food standards, and lead the culinary team in developing daily and seasonal menu items. You will coordinate purchasing, staffing, and food preparation while maintaining budgetary goals and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a commitment to quality and safety across all kitchen activities.