Luxury Italian Culinary Director

Accor; Manama; On-site; BHD 72,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking a seasoned Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations for a luxury resort. You will lead authentic Italian cuisine concepts, ensure top-tier food quality and guest experiences, and drive menu innovations across multiple kitchens.

You will collaborate with Marketing and F&B leadership to craft promotions and destination dining experiences while maintaining cost controls and high standards of hygiene and HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Certified professional culinary qualifications from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations across the resort ensuring alignment with brand standards and operational excellence.
• Lead the development and execution of authentic Italian cuisine concepts.
• Ensure consistency and the highest standards in food quality, taste, presentation and temperature across all kitchens.
• Drive innovation in menus, concepts and food presentation to enhance guest experience and market positioning.
• Collaborate with Marketing and F&B leadership to develop promotions, campaigns and destination dining experiences.
• Maintain and improve kitchen operations to maximize profitability while ensuring high guest satisfaction.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment across all culinary teams.
• Monitor and manage stock levels, purchasing, receiving, and storage to meet company standards and control costs.
• Lead and develop culinary teams through training, coaching, succession planning and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines, hygiene standards and food safety regulations.
• Promote best practices in kitchen operations, cleanliness and grooming standards.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with F&B Operations, Sales, Marketing and other departments.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost optimization and operational excellence.
• Stay updated on culinary trends, particularly Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, and implement relevant innovations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field

Professional Culinary Certification

Tools

Kitchen management systems

Inventory controls

Job description

Accor is seeking a seasoned Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations for a luxury resort. You will lead authentic Italian cuisine concepts, ensure top-tier food quality and guest experiences, and drive menu innovations across multiple kitchens.

You will collaborate with Marketing and F&B leadership to craft promotions and destination dining experiences while maintaining cost controls and high standards of hygiene and HACCP compliance.