Italian Cuisine Chef de Cuisine — Creative Menu Lead

Al Bandar Rotana & Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana

Dubai

On-site

AED 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Al Bandar Rotana & Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana is seeking a passionate Chef De Cuisine to lead kitchen operations across outlets, ensuring high food quality, creative menu development, and strong budget control. You will guide the kitchen and stewarding teams, review orders, train staff, and uphold HACCP standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers, menu planning, and maintaining restaurant reputation through consistent presentation

Qualifications

Professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course.
Experience in quality establishments is preferred.
Ability to communicate well in English is essential.

Responsibilities

Coordinate meal preparation and service across multiple outlets.
Direct kitchen and restaurant staff and assign responsibilities.
Maintain food quality, presentation and portioning to uphold restaurant standards.
Develop menus weeks or months in advance based on demand and events; assist with budgeting.
Source ingredients in coordination with the Materials Department and suppliers to balance quality and cost.
Review and create SOPs and guidelines; ensure food safety compliance (HACCP) and hygiene standards.
Lead by example in safety, cleanliness, and professional conduct within the kitchen team.