Head Chef – Southeast Asian Cuisine (Thai)

Jebel Ali International Hotels L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in Dubai is seeking a talented Female Chef de Cuisine for its White Orchid restaurant. The ideal candidate will bring authentic Southeast Asian flavors to life by leading kitchen operations and ensuring exceptional standards of food quality and safety. Candidates with at least 4 years of experience as Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef in Asian cuisine—preferably Thai—are encouraged to apply. Join us to elevate dining experiences and showcase culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef in an Asian (preferably Thai) restaurant for at least 4 years.
• Fluency in English with strong communication skills.
• Passion for Southeast Asian cuisine, preferably Thai.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations with hands‑on excellence.
• Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, taste & safety.
• Train, mentor, and inspire kitchen teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication in English

Food Quality Standards

Culinary Creativity

Education

Culinary Degree / Diploma in Food Production

Advanced Food Hygiene & HACCP certification

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

A luxury resort in Dubai is seeking a talented Female Chef de Cuisine for its White Orchid restaurant. The ideal candidate will bring authentic Southeast Asian flavors to life by leading kitchen operations and ensuring exceptional standards of food quality and safety. Candidates with at least 4 years of experience as Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef in Asian cuisine—preferably Thai—are encouraged to apply. Join us to elevate dining experiences and showcase culinary excellence.