Head Chef – Luxury Steakhouse, Lead & Elevate Cuisine

SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences in Downtown Dubai is seeking a Head Chef to lead Carna, the luxury steakhouse, and oversee all daily culinary operations.

You will maintain high standards of quality, plan mise en place and production, and work closely with the Executive Chef on menu development, seasonal offerings, and sustainability.

You will train and manage a diverse culinary team, control costs, ensure HACCP compliance, and deliver exceptional guest experiences across a high-volume kitchen.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree, diploma, or professional qualification from a recognized culinary institution.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive culinary experience in luxury hotels or premium steakhouse operations.
• 2-3 years in a senior supervisory or Head Chef role.
• Strong knowledge of modern steakhouse cuisine and meat preparation.
• Knowledge of menu development, recipe costing, food cost control, portion control, and kitchen profitability.
• Knowledge of HACCP, hygiene, sanitation, and health and safety standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all daily culinary operations of Carna.
• Maintain high standards of quality, taste, presentation, and portions.
• Plan mise en place, production, service, and kitchen workflow.
• Work with Executive Chef on menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Develop and maintain the steakhouse concept across dishes and menus.
• Train, motivate, and develop the culinary team for excellence.
• Monitor food costs, wastage, and kitchen profitability.
• Ensure HACCP, hygiene, and hotel safety standards.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager and Front of House for seamless service.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and daily briefings.
• Support banquet and VIP dining when required.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Quality standards

Staff training

Communication

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences in Downtown Dubai is seeking a Head Chef to lead Carna, the luxury steakhouse, and oversee all daily culinary operations.

You will maintain high standards of quality, plan mise en place and production, and work closely with the Executive Chef on menu development, seasonal offerings, and sustainability.

You will train and manage a diverse culinary team, control costs, ensure HACCP compliance, and deliver exceptional guest experiences across a high-volume kitchen.