Head Chef - Lead, Create & Elevate Luxury Kitchen Teams

Anantara Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Minor International operates the Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, a luxury resort in Abu Dhabi. We seek a seasoned Chef de Cuisine to lead a high‑quality kitchen team, uphold brand standards, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced luxury setting.

This role requires strong leadership, culinary excellence, and a proactive approach to menu development, cost control, and safety compliance within a premier resort environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a hotel, resort, or catering operation.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and cost control.
• In-depth HACCP, food safety, and hygiene understanding.
• Ability to train, coach and develop kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the daily operations of the kitchen and culinary team.
• Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
• Support Exec Chef in menu planning and recipe development.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and sanitation.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Monitor food costs, inventory, and wastage; manage staffing and scheduling.
• Train and develop team members to improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Food safety

Communication

Education

Formal culinary qualification

Job description

Minor International operates the Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, a luxury resort in Abu Dhabi. We seek a seasoned Chef de Cuisine to lead a high‑quality kitchen team, uphold brand standards, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced luxury setting.

This role requires strong leadership, culinary excellence, and a proactive approach to menu development, cost control, and safety compliance within a premier resort environment.