Luxury Japanese Chef - Fine-Dining Kitchen Leader

Ennismore; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Duty meals

Medical insurance

Vacation tickets

Job summary

Ennismore's Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled kitchen professional to manage a luxury hotel station, ensuring quality, safety, and efficient service. You will mentor junior staff, maintain HACCP adherence, and collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional Turkish hospitality.

The role requires strong culinary expertise, menu development input, and reliable shift flexibility, including evenings and holidays. Medical insurance and meals are provided in a premium hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary experience in a luxury hotel or fine dining setting.
• Strong knowledge of advanced cooking techniques and culinary practices.
• Proficiency in food safety, hygiene standards and HACCP procedures.
• Experience with MS Office applications and kitchen management systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining quality standards.
• Knowledge of budget management, cost control and inventory optimization.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Problem-solving mindset with decisive decision-making in fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in culinary practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage your assigned kitchen station, ensuring dishes meet recipes and standards.
• Oversee ingredients prep, sauces, garnishes, and mise en place for service.
• Train and develop junior kitchen staff on standards and HACCP procedures.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and HACCP; conduct inspections.
• Manage station inventory, monitor stock, reduce waste, optimize costs.
• Collaborate with departments for clear communication and smooth service.
• Contribute to menu development while preserving standards and consistency.
• Demonstrate resilience during high-volume periods and adapt to demand.
• Support kitchen team in achieving departmental goals and performance.

Skills

Culinary experience

HACCP knowledge

Inventory management

Menu development

Mentoring/leadership

Multicultural teamwork

Budget awareness

MS Office

Tools

Kitchen management systems

MS Office

Job description

Ennismore's Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled kitchen professional to manage a luxury hotel station, ensuring quality, safety, and efficient service. You will mentor junior staff, maintain HACCP adherence, and collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional Turkish hospitality.

The role requires strong culinary expertise, menu development input, and reliable shift flexibility, including evenings and holidays. Medical insurance and meals are provided in a premium hotel environment.