Executive Sous Chef: Fine-Dining Innovation & Leadership

Alila Hotels; Dhofar; On-site; OMR 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Alila Hinu Bay is seeking a seasoned culinary leader to drive menu development, cost control, and kitchen operations on site. The role focuses on planning menus, supervising kitchen teams, testing new dishes, and maintaining premium quality and sanitation standards across all culinary activities.

The successful candidate will bring 5–10 years of culinary experience, 3–5 years in leadership, and a proven track record in fine dining or premium hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of professional culinary experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years in a supervisory or leadership role within a kitchen.
• Proven experience in fine dining, upscale restaurants, or premium hospitality establishments.
• Experience managing kitchen budgets, inventory, and food cost controls.]

Responsibilities

• Plans menus and utilization of food surpluses and leftovers, considering guest numbers and market conditions.
• Reviews menus, analyses recipes, and assigns prices to menu items.
• Directs food portioning policy to control costs.
• Introduces and tests market-ready products with pricing and product positioning.
• Supervises kitchen staff and coordinates assignments to ensure economical and timely food production.
• Observes methods of food preparation and plating to meet prescribed standards.
• Ensures sanitation standards and adherence to policies and regulations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen budgeting

Food cost control

Menu planning

Staff supervision

Job description

Alila Hinu Bay is seeking a seasoned culinary leader to drive menu development, cost control, and kitchen operations on site. The role focuses on planning menus, supervising kitchen teams, testing new dishes, and maintaining premium quality and sanitation standards across all culinary activities.

The successful candidate will bring 5–10 years of culinary experience, 3–5 years in leadership, and a proven track record in fine dining or premium hospitality.