Farm-to-Table Chef Lead - Luxury Dining

le royal meridien abu dhabi

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 279,000 - 469,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi’s Stratos Restaurant seeks a seasoned Chef De Cuisine to lead kitchen operations, craft grill-inspired menus, and elevate a premium dining experience for guests and VIPs.

The candidate will oversee recruitment, training, and performance management while ensuring compliance with UAE food safety standards and HACCP.

Strong English communication is essential; additional languages are a plus in this luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years leading a high-end operation as Chef De Cuisine or Head Chef.
6–8 years of progressive culinary leadership in luxury hotels, fine dining, or renowned restaurant groups.
Excellent command of English; additional languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee kitchen operations, ensuring top standards of food prep, presentation, hygiene and consistency.
Develop and execute grill-themed menus, seasonal promotions, and signature dishes while preserving the restaurant’s identity as a premier dining destination.
Manage all culinary staffing needs, including recruitment, training, performance management and team development.
Maintain full compliance with UAE food safety regulations, HACCP standards, sanitation procedures, and company policies.
Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement throughout the culinary brigade.
Act as a visible culinary ambassador for Stratos Restaurant, engaging with guests and VIPs as required.