Japanese Specialty Chef — Island Resort Culinary Lead

Radisson Hotel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 53% off stay at Radisson hotels

Friends & Family 30% off

Exclusive Discounts on Breakfast, Food

Job summary

Radisson Hotel Group is seeking a Specialty Chef - Japanese to lead and craft exceptional Japanese cuisine in a dynamic kitchen environment. The role emphasizes creativity, leadership, and delivering memorable dining experiences, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

The successful candidate will manage a kitchen section, mentor junior chefs, and contribute to menu development while ensuring consistency with brand standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent culinary qualification.
• Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in hotel, resort, or professional kitchen operations, with strong experience in Japanese cuisine.
• Excellent technical cooking skills with extensive knowledge of authentic Japanese ingredients, flavours, preparation methods, and cooking techniques.
• Proven experience in leading, guiding, and mentoring kitchen team members.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and kitchen safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes in line with approved recipes, brand standards, and guest expectations.
• Take ownership of the assigned kitchen section, ensuring smooth preparation and service.
• Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, portion control, and overall food quality.
• Ensure effective mise-en-place, stock rotation, storage, and par levels while minimising food waste.
• Support food costing, inventory control, ordering, and management of kitchen expenses.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and workplace safety.
• Support senior chefs with kitchen coordination, particularly during busy services, functions, and events.
• Guide, train, and mentor junior chefs while promoting teamwork, discipline, and professionalism.
• Lead by example in cleanliness, organisation, work ethic, grooming, and adherence to hotel standards.
• Deliver genuine “Yes I Can!” hospitality, taking ownership of guest satisfaction and helping create memorable dining experiences.

Skills

Japanese cuisine expertise

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

Radisson Hotel Group is seeking a Specialty Chef - Japanese to lead and craft exceptional Japanese cuisine in a dynamic kitchen environment. The role emphasizes creativity, leadership, and delivering memorable dining experiences, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

The successful candidate will manage a kitchen section, mentor junior chefs, and contribute to menu development while ensuring consistency with brand standards.