EXECUTIVE CHEF

COREcruitment Ltd; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level package

Job summary

Kuwait's new Italian restaurant opening seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations and shape the kitchen brigade from day one.

You will drive food quality, presentation and guest satisfaction while overseeing cost control, menu engineering, purchasing and team development in a high-profile launch.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership in premium Italian dining, luxury hospitality, and a hands-on management style with a passion for culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or head culinary leader in premium Italian dining or luxury hotel concepts.
• Strong background in opening or pre-opening new restaurants with successful launches.
• Deep knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine, ingredients, and regional traditions.

Responsibilities

• Direct culinary direction and kitchen operations to ensure exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Lead, develop and motivate a diverse kitchen team while maintaining cost controls.
• Partner with management to deliver guest satisfaction and an outstanding dining experience from day one.
• Oversee menu engineering, purchasing, and food cost management to optimize profitability.

Skills

Executive leadership

Italian cuisine expertise

Opening/new restaurant launches

Kitchen operations management

Food cost control

Menu engineering

Purchasing

Team development

Multicultural leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Kuwait | New Restaurant Opening

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation of a prestigious new Italian restaurant opening in Kuwait.

Representing an internationally recognised luxury hospitality concept, this opening offers an exciting opportunity for a highly driven culinary leader to shape the kitchen brigade, establish exceptional operating standards and deliver an outstanding Italian dining experience from day one.

We are seeking a passionate and commercially astute professional with a strong background in premium Italian cuisine, luxury dining and the successful launch of high-profile restaurant operations.

The Role

As Executive Chef, you will take full responsibility for the culinary direction, operational performance and development of the kitchen team.Working closely with senior management, you will bring the restaurant’s culinary vision to life while ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, presentation and guest satisfaction.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef or senior culinary leader within premium Italian restaurants, luxury hotels or internationally recognised dining concepts.
• Extensive knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine, ingredients, regional traditions and contemporary culinary techniques.
• Demonstrated experience opening new restaurants or leading major pre-opening projects.
• A strong track record in kitchen leadership, team development and financial management.
• Excellent understanding of food cost control, menu engineering, purchasing and kitchen operations.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a diverse, multicultural team.
• A hands-on leadership style, exceptional attention to detail and a genuine passion for culinary excellence.
• International hospitality experience and previous experience in the Middle East would be advantageous.

A competitive executive-level package will be offered, commensurate with experience and expertise.