Head Chef - New Opening - Hatta

AccorCorpo; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality brand in Dubai seeks an experienced culinary leader to design innovative seasonal menus and manage a high-performing kitchen team. You will enhance guest experiences through health-conscious and sustainable dining options. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 7 years in culinary, including luxury focused dining. This full-time position offers competitive salary and unique perks within a dynamic hospitality culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Great healthcare

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional culinary experience, including 3 years in a senior kitchen role.
• Proven expertise in luxury wellness-focused dining concepts.
• Strong knowledge of local and international cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Design and curate seasonal menus with sustainable ingredients.
• Lead culinary innovation integrating health-conscious dishes.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and safety standards.
• Inspire and manage the kitchen brigade fostering creativity.
• Oversee recruitment and training of culinary staff.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Sustainable cooking

Guest experience enhancement

Team management

Menu design

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and curate seasonal menus that highlight local sustainable ingredients and reflect the propertys focus on wellness adventure and cultural authenticity.
• Lead culinary innovation by integrating health-conscious nature-inspired dishes that appeal to discerning luxury travelers.
• Maintain impeccable standards of food quality presentation and safety in line with brand values and regulatory requirements.

Team Management & Development

• Inspire mentor and manage the kitchen brigade fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity discipline and continuous growth.
• Oversee recruitment training and performance management of culinary staff to build a high-performing team aligned with the propertys service standards.

Operational Excellence

• Manage kitchen operations efficiently including inventory control budgeting and supplier relationships ensuring cost-effective and sustainable practices.
• Collaborate with on-site teams to synchronize culinary offerings with overall guest experiences from arrival to departure.

Guest Experience & Brand Alignment

• Deliver a personalized dining experience that resonates with guests enhancing the overall hospitality journey.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to develop culinary activations themed dining events and wellness-focused food experiences that elevate the propertys brand positioning.

Market Awareness & Continuous Improvement

• Stay ahead of culinary trends particularly in wellness sustainability and experiential dining to keep offerings fresh and competitive.
• Gather guest feedback and monitor performance metrics to continuously refine and enhance the dining experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional culinary experience including at least 3 years in a senior kitchen leadership role.
• Proven expertise in luxury wellness-focused or experiential hospitality dining concepts.
• Strong knowledge of local and international cuisines with a passion for sustainable and nature-inspired ingredients.
• Experience working in or familiarity with the GCC region is highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership communication and organizational skills.
• A genuine passion for creating authentic memorable guest experiences through food.

Additional Information

Whats In It for You

• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
• Great healthcare competitive salary and some nice extra perks across the Ennismore family of brands!
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think make and thrive at work
• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed innovative culture

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven hospitality concept that merges nature design and experience.

Join us at Hatta - where nature leads community thrives and stories unfold.

Remote Work :No

Employment Type :Full-time