Executive Chef (Expat)

Global Expat Recruiting; Oman; On-site; OMR 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent luxury resort in Oman seeks an experienced culinary leader to oversee its day-to-day operations. This role involves mentoring a passionate culinary team and ensuring guests enjoy a memorable experience. Candidates must have prior experience in a 5-star hospitality environment, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Fluency in English is required. This position is open to expatriates only.

Qualifications

• Experience with HACCP standards is preferred.
• Must have a proven track record of business results.
• Creative and dynamic personality with a passion for service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day culinary operations of the resort.
• Lead and mentor a passionate culinary team.
• Ensure a memorable experience for guests.

Skills

5* international chain and leisure resort experience

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Strong knowledge of working practices in 5-star hospitality

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage under pressure

Fluent in English

Job description

Our Client is a 5* very high end International Chain Boutique Resort with 50+ Villas and several F&B outlets in Oman. You will be overseeing the day to day culinary operations of this unique property and lead and mentor a team of passionate staff who deliver a truly memorable experience for their guests.

This role will be reporting directly to General Manager.

Note that this superb resort is located in a magnificent, but remote location.

Please note that this position is available for Expats only.

Profile

• 5* international chain and leisure resort experience
• Island or remote location experience
• Strong luxury foundation in internationally branded properties
• Strong knowledge of working practices and principles in a 5-star hospitality setting
• Able to deal effectively with guests in a luxury environment
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with great eye for detail
• Experience with HACCP Standard
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel and guests
• Familiar with budgeting and costing
• Well organized, energetic, hands‑on
• A person full of drive who loves and can relay to and follow the vision of this unique company and property
• Hard working and able to work efficiently under pressure
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Creative, energetic, dynamic personality
• Passion for service excellence
• Proven business / financial results
• Quality orientated
• Fluent in English both written and spoken
• People friendly, sensitive to staff needs and a great team player
• Must maintain a well‑groomed and professional appearance
• Excellent people skills and strong motivator
• Innovative and passionate about training
• Positive thinking with a "can‑do" attitude
• Flexible working hours
• Computer literate

Apply

Your application should include a detailed CV briefly outlining your past work experience and achievements.

We look forward to receiving your application.