Luxury Hotel Executive Chef | Creative Culinary Leader

Hilton; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary strategy and daily kitchen operations across all dining venues. You will develop a high-performing team, drive efficiency, uphold brand and hygiene standards, and position the hotel’s restaurants as luxury destinations in Dubai.

The role requires experience with luxury hotels, strong leadership, and a focus on menu quality, guest experiences, and sustainability initiatives in a Forbes 5-Star

Qualifications

• Current/Previous experience as Executive Chef.
• Solid experience with luxury hotel brands.
• Commercial focus with ability to deliver business results.
• Inspirational leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Guest focus with high standards of food quality and hygiene.
• Strong relationship management with stakeholders.
• Creative, strategic thinker capable of fast-paced work.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience with social media management.
• Proficiency in F&B systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop the Culinary and Stewarding business plan with market strategy and targets.
• Manage Culinary and Stewarding budget and forecast to support commercial goals.
• Review departmental results and drive performance improvements.
• Partner with F&B Ops to create concepts, menus, and promotions that drive revenue.
• Deliver high-quality, well-presented food meeting guest needs.
• Ensure safety, allergy handling, and high hygiene standards.
• Address guest feedback and resolve issues to improve loyalty.
• Collaborate with F&B Ops to enhance online reputation and reviews.
• Lead and develop the Culinary and Stewarding teams.
• Plan workforce needs based on forecast volumes and HR guidelines.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and supplier management.
• Stay abreast of trends in F&D to drive innovation.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Luxury hotel brands

Commercial focus

Leadership

Communication skills

Guest experience

Relationship management

Creativity & strategic thinking

English fluency

Social media understanding

F&D systems proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

F&B systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary strategy and daily kitchen operations across all dining venues. You will develop a high-performing team, drive efficiency, uphold brand and hygiene standards, and position the hotel’s restaurants as luxury destinations in Dubai.

The role requires experience with luxury hotels, strong leadership, and a focus on menu quality, guest experiences, and sustainability initiatives in a Forbes 5-Star