Hotel Culinary Director: Lead Creative Menus & Guest Delight

Hilton; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Abu Dhabi is seeking a Director of Culinary to lead the hotel's culinary operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and profitability while delivering memorable guest experiences.

You will collaborate with the Food and Beverage Director to innovate menus, manage budget and costs, and drive a high-performing kitchen team in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of large culinary teams.
• Strong menu development and cost-control skills.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct culinary operations: Oversee the preparation and production of hotel meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability
• Enhance menu offerings: Partner with the Food and Beverage Director to develop new menus and individual menu items based on current food trends and regional tastes
• Delight our guests: Engage with guests and clients to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and implement improvements to elevate the dining experience
• Monitor financial performance: Oversee budget management, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met and culinary operations are aligned with the hotel's goals
• Optimize kitchen operations: Oversee and streamline kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs
• Ensure regulatory excellence: Uphold compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, fostering a culture committed to the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Skills

Culinary leadership

Hospitality mindset

Menu development

Team motivation

Budgeting & cost control

Job description

Hilton Abu Dhabi is seeking a Director of Culinary to lead the hotel's culinary operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and profitability while delivering memorable guest experiences.

You will collaborate with the Food and Beverage Director to innovate menus, manage budget and costs, and drive a high-performing kitchen team in a fast-paced hospitality environment.