Job Title: Executive Chef
Location: Dubai / Sharjah / Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Hospitality & Hotels
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: AED 12,000 – 25,000 (Depending on experience)
Job Description
We are hiring an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, manage culinary teams, maintain food quality standards, and ensure excellent guest dining experiences in a professional hotel environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan and manage daily kitchen operations and food production
- Create menus, control recipes, and maintain consistent presentation
- Supervise chefs and kitchen staff, assign duties, and train team members
- Ensure hygiene, food safety, and HACCP standards are followed
- Monitor food cost, waste control, and stock management
- Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers for quality ingredients
- Handle kitchen reports, scheduling, and performance monitoring
Benefits
Visa, accommodation or allowance, transportation, medical insurance, paid annual leave, bonus (if applicable), end-of-service benefits (as per UAE Labour Law).
Desired Candidate Profile
- Strong leadership with high professional kitchen management skills
- Minimum 5+ years experience in hotels or high-end restaurants
- Knowledge of menu planning, cost control, and food safety standards
- Creative, organized, and able to work under pressure
- Good communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)
- Immediate joiners preferred