Executive Sous Chef (Arabic Cuisine)

Miral Experiences; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Miral Experiences is seeking an experienced culinary leader to drive Arabic cuisine offerings across multiple venues in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on menu development, product standardization, and operational excellence to boost revenue while maintaining top quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications include a Culinary Diploma or equivalent, 3+ years as Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef in a multi-unit setting, with fluent English; GCC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Culinary Diploma or equivalent culinary qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef in a multi-unit hospitality environment.
• Strong expertise in Arabic cuisine and menu development.
• GCC experience preferred.
• Experience managing multiple outlets and high-volume operations.
• Fluent English; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Arabic cuisine offerings, menus, and culinary concepts.
• Drive menu innovation through new products, recipes, seasonal specials, and signature dishes.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation standards, and guest satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain standardized recipes, production methods, and quality controls.
• Support menu design, pricing strategy, benchmarking, and promotional initiatives.
• Analyze sales performance and recommend menu enhancements to improve profitability.
• Partner with Operations teams to ensure consistency across outlets.
• Support workforce planning, training, coaching, and development of culinary teams.
• Contribute to labor cost, food cost, CAPEX, and OPEX planning.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety standards, and local regulations.

Skills

Arabic cuisine

Leadership

Menu development

English fluency

Education

Culinary Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Miral Experiences is a region’s leader in the management and operation of world-class, award-winning immersive attractions and experiences across Abu Dhabi. Our diverse portfolio includes some of the most iconic entertainment and leisure destinations, including Ferrari World Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, CLYMB™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, and TeamLab. Phenomena Abu Dhabi, and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, as well as cultural treasures like Qasr Al Watan.

We specialize in crafting unique experiences that cater to all tastes and ages, delivering a seamless blend of thrills, joy, and discovery. Our attractions are designed to ignite the imagination and create unforgettable memories for visitors from around the world. Whether you're seeking excitement, relaxation, or cultural enrichment, we offer something for everyone.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced culinary leader with a strong background in Arabic cuisine to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving culinary innovation, menu development, product standardization, operational excellence, and revenue growth across multiple food and beverage concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Arabic cuisine offerings, menus, and culinary concepts.
• Drive menu innovation through new products, recipes, seasonal specials, and signature dishes.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation standards, and guest satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain standardized recipes, production methods, and quality controls.
• Support menu design, pricing strategy, benchmarking, and promotional initiatives.
• Analyze sales performance and recommend menu enhancements to improve profitability.
• Partner with Operations teams to ensure consistency across all outlets.
• Support workforce planning, training, coaching, and development of culinary teams.
• Contribute to labor cost, food cost, CAPEX, and OPEX planning.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety standards, and local regulations.

Requirements

• Culinary Diploma or equivalent culinary qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef within a multi-unit hospitality environment.
• Strong expertise in Arabic cuisine and menu development.
• GCC experience preferred.
• Experience managing multiple outlets and high-volume operations.
• Strong leadership, planning, and team development skills.
• Experience in hotels, resorts, leisure destinations, theme parks, cruise lines, or similar environments preferred.
• Fluent English required. Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Theme park or leisure destination experience.
• Quick-service and high-volume dining experience.
• International hospitality exposure.
• Pre-opening experience.
• High-end culinary training.

Shape the Future With Us

At Miral Experiences, we don’t just create world‑class destinations - we create unforgettable memories for our guests and remarkable careers for our people.

From theme parks and attractions to guest services and behind‑the‑scenes roles, every member of our team plays a part in delivering exceptional experiences. We’re driven by passion, powered by innovation, and committed to excellence in everything we do.

We’re looking for passionate, driven, and talented individuals who are ready to grow, lead, and make a difference. No matter your background or expertise, there's a place for you at Miral Experiences.