Head Chef

AccorHotel; Dubai; On-site; AED 502,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Rixos Premium Dubai is launching Josephine, an elevated Mediterranean dining destination designed to become a standout culinary experience. We are seeking a visionary Head Chef to lead the culinary opening from pre-opening through launch and ongoing operations.

You will develop an authentic contemporary Mediterranean menu, recruit and develop a high-caliber brigade, and uphold the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and presentation while driving profitability and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading premium restaurants or luxury dining concepts.
• Expert in Mediterranean cuisine with knowledge of regional ingredients and techniques.
• Experience in restaurant openings or major culinary transformations.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary opening from pre-opening through launch and ongoing operations.
• Develop and execute an authentic contemporary Mediterranean menu with premium ingredients.
• Recruit, inspire and develop a high-performing culinary brigade.
• Maintain top quality, hygiene, presentation and consistency.
• Drive innovation while balancing profitability and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Corporate Culinary Director to realize the culinary vision.
• Create an energetic, disciplined kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Mediterranean cuisine

Pre-opening

Food cost & profitability

English fluency

HACCP & food safety

Team development

Job description

We re launching Josephine an elevated Mediterranean dining destination at Rixos Premium Dubai designed to become one of the city s most sought after culinary experiences This is not another hotel restaurant it is a standalone lifestyle concept with its own identity personality and ambition We re looking for a visionary Head Chef who is passionate about Mediterranean cuisine obsessed with quality and inspired to create unforgettable dining experiences Unlike a traditional hotel operation this is a rare opportunity to shape a new culinary destination from the ground up

What You ll Do

Lead the culinary opening of Josephine from pre-opening through successful launch and ongoing operations Develop and execute an authentic contemporary Mediterranean menu that celebrates premium ingredients and exceptional craftsmanship Recruit inspire and develop a talented culinary brigade that delivers excellence every service Maintain the highest standards of food quality creativity presentation hygiene and consistency Drive innovation while balancing commercial performance profitability and guest satisfaction Partner closely with the Corporate Culinary Director to bring the Josephine culinary vision to life Create an energetic disciplined and performance-driven kitchen culture

Who You Are

A passionate culinary leader with proven experience leading premium restaurants or luxury lifestyle dining concepts An expert in Mediterranean cuisine with strong knowledge of regional ingredients techniques and modern culinary trends Experienced in restaurant openings or major culinary transformations A leader who builds engaged motivated and high-performing teams Commercially minded with strong financial and operational awareness Calm under pressure highly organised and driven by excellence Someone who believes every plate tells a story Previous experience as Head Chef, Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a luxury standalone restaurant, beach club or internationally recognised lifestyle dining concept.Strong expertise in Mediterranean cuisine is essential.Pre-opening experience is highly desirable.Demonstrated success managing large culinary teams in high-volume premium dining environments.Excellent leadership, coaching and people development skills.Strong understanding of food cost, labour management, purchasing and kitchen profitability.HACCP and food safety certification.Fluency in English.