Chef de Cuisine

Hilton; Bahrain; Remote; BHD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Bahrain is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations, develop menus with senior leadership, and maintain rigorous cost controls. The role emphasizes profitability, guest satisfaction, and team development within a high-standard hospitality environment.

The Chef de Cuisine will oversee daily kitchen operations, manage inventory and procurement, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while guiding a talented culinary team toward exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Oversee daily culinary operations with emphasis on consistency and quality.
• Develop and execute menus in collaboration with senior culinary leadership.
• Monitor food and labor costs and participate in profitability analyses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary operations: manage preparation, production, and cost controls.
• Develop and refine menus with Executive Chef and F&B leadership.
• Oversee inventory, procurement, and vendor relationships for quality ingredients.
• Contribute to P&L reviews and strategies to improve profitability.
• Engage with guests and internal stakeholders to elevate dining experiences.
• Inspire and develop kitchen staff; provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations.

Skills

Menu development

Cost control

P&L awareness

Inventory management

Team leadership

Guest experience

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Job Identification: 217963

Job Category: Culinary

Job Schedule: Full time

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Chef de Cuisine , you’re not just overseeing kitchen operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Oversee daily culinary operations: Manage food preparation and production, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to cost controls to optimize profitability

• Develop and execute menus: Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership to create and refine menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and culinary trends

• Manage inventory and procurement: Oversee ordering, inventory control, and vendor relationships to maintain cost efficiency while ensuring high-quality ingredients

• Support financial performance: Participate in P&L reviews, manage food and labor costs, and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and profitability

• Enhance guest experiences: Engage with guests and internal stakeholders, gather feedback, and support initiatives to elevate the dining experience

• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment

• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.