Head Chef at InterContinental Dubai Marina Hotel & Residence

InterContinental Hotels Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Dubai seeks a Head Chef to lead culinary operations, focusing on innovative menu design and team management. Candidates should have a culinary degree and 5 years of chef experience, particularly in Mediterranean cuisine. The role includes ensuring operational excellence and enhancing guest experiences, with a commitment to inclusivity and team well-being.

Benefits

Impressive room discounts

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience as a chef.
• International work experience with a background in Mediterranean cuisine.
• Experience in ingredient-focused cuisine and culinary innovation.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers innovative menus for the hotel's restaurants.
• Oversees daily kitchen operations ensuring quality and compliance.
• Recruits and trains staff, managing performance and schedules.
• Manages kitchen budget and supplier relations for cost efficiency.
• Enhances guest satisfaction through engagement and feedback.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Menu Development

Operational Excellence

Team Management

Financial Management

Education

Degree or certificate in culinary arts

Job description

Overview

Head Chef at InterContinental Dubai Marina Hotel & Residences. InterContinental is a Five Star luxury hotel & residence in the heart of Dubai Marina with 328 rooms and residence suites, flexible event space and restaurants & bars. The hotel weaves together an international five-star presence and a diverse staff representing over 30 languages and countries. If you’d like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to join InterContinental Dubai Marina Hotel & Residences as Head Chef.

InterContinental Dubai Marina is part of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts family, and we are committed to delivering the signature InterContinental Food & Beverage experience through cuisine-led concepts that embody Story, Set, and Soul. Through locally relevant themes and authentic flavors, the Head Chef creates memorable dining moments that nourish, restore, and excite guests.

The Head Chef is responsible for the hotel’s signature restaurant Gin Bar, in-room dining experiences, and curated menus for special events and conferences, ensuring each touchpoint reflects a deep cultural understanding and fosters inclusivity, indulgence, and connection. The role balances authenticity with innovation while engaging both hotel guests and the local community to elevate every dining occasion into a remarkable and distinctive experience.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership & Menu Development -Designs and delivers innovative menus that reflect the hotel’s philosophy, incorporating seasonal, event-specific, and trend-led offerings that cater to diverse guest preferences.
• Operational Excellence & Food Standards -Oversees daily kitchen operations across all venues, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and taste while enforcing strict food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards.
• Team Management & Development -Recruits, trains, and mentors staff, manages schedules and performance, and fosters a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
• Financial & Resource Management -Develops and manages the kitchen budget, controls costs, and oversees inventory, supplier relations, and waste reduction to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Guest Experience & Engagement -Partners with the Food & Beverage team to deliver seamless dining experiences, engages with guests for feedback, and enhances satisfaction to drive loyalty, repeat business, and revenue.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in culinary arts
• 5 years’ experience as a chef
• International work experience with a strong background in Mediterranean cuisine and concept development
• Extensive international experience specializing in ingredient-focused cuisine and contemporary culinary innovation

What you can expect from us

We provide our team members with everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room discounts, and some of the best training in the industry.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, promoting a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. We always welcome different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We support wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace through our myWellbeing framework.

So, join us and become part of our ever-growing global family. Apply today and embark on your next exciting career journey with us!

Who we are

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s. We are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We take pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the Apply button. Start your journey with us today.