Luxury Executive Chef - Culinary Operations (Dubai)

Accor Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking an Executive Chef - Culinary Operations in Dubai to lead all culinary production, menu innovation, and kitchen profitability across hotel outlets. Based at the Dubai property, the role demands strategic governance, cost control, and a strong focus on guest experience in a luxury hospitality setting.

The Executive Chef will manage a multicultural brigade, ensure HACCP compliance, and collaborate with F&B and hotel leadership to drive revenue and dining excellence across

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience, including Executive Chef experience in a luxury hotel or large hospitality operation.

Responsibilities

• Direct all culinary operations across hotel restaurants, banquets, events, and related production areas.
• Establish clear expectations for food quality, flavour, presentation, temperature, portion size, and service timing.
• Maintain consistency across different shifts, outlets, meal periods, and levels of business.
• Review guest feedback and dining trends to identify practical improvements.
• Lead, coach, and motivate chefs and kitchen staff to deliver high standards.
• Design menus and seasonal offerings reflecting brand, guest profile, and market demand.
• Develop recipe specifications, production methods, and cost controls for profitability.

Skills

Executive kitchen leadership

Multicultural team leadership

Menu engineering

Food-cost management

Inventory management

Workforce planning

Job description

Accor is seeking an Executive Chef - Culinary Operations in Dubai to lead all culinary production, menu innovation, and kitchen profitability across hotel outlets. Based at the Dubai property, the role demands strategic governance, cost control, and a strong focus on guest experience in a luxury hospitality setting.

The Executive Chef will manage a multicultural brigade, ensure HACCP compliance, and collaborate with F&B and hotel leadership to drive revenue and dining excellence across