Executive Chef / Culinary Director

Radiant Hospitality Company

Employer Active

Posted 14 hrs ago

Experience

8 - 10 Years

Job Location

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Education

Any Graduation

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction for all culinary operations across cluster properties, ensuring consistency with brand standards and guest expectations.

Lead pre-opening planning, including kitchen design input, OS&E selection, and operational procedures.

Manage day-to-day operations across all venues, in-room dining, and special events, ensuring high-quality production and presentation.

Implement Forbes Travel Guide culinary and service standards through structured training, audits, and coaching.

Drive menu development, seasonal programming, and culinary innovation based on global luxury trends and the needs of long-stay guests.

Manage food cost, procurement, waste control, and productivity KPIs in partnership with Finance and Purchasing.

Recruit, develop, and mentor a multicultural culinary team, fostering a performance-driven, guest-focused environment.

Ensure compliance with HACCP, UAE food safety regulations, and global brand safety requirements, alongside sustainability practices.

  • 8 10 years senior culinary leadership experience, including experience as an Executive Chef in luxury hospitality.
  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification.
  • Experience in pre-opening, kitchen commissioning, and cluster-level operations.
  • Strong knowledge of Forbes Travel Guide standards and luxury residential service expectations.
  • Background with global luxury hospitality groups is preferred.
  • Expertise in global cuisines, menu engineering, and contemporary fine-dining trends.
  • Strong financial acumen, including food cost control and budgeting.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and team development capabilities.

Desired Candidate Profile

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction for all culinary operations across cluster properties, ensuring consistency with brand standards and guest expectations.
  • Lead pre-opening planning, including kitchen design input, OS&E selection, and operational procedures.
  • Manage day-to-day operations across all venues, in-room dining, and special events, ensuring high-quality production and presentation.
  • Implement Forbes Travel Guide culinary and service standards through structured training, audits, and coaching.
  • Drive menu development, seasonal programming, and culinary innovation based on global luxury trends and the needs of long-stay guests.
  • Manage food cost, procurement, waste control, and productivity KPIs in partnership with Finance and Purchasing.
  • Recruit, develop, and mentor a multicultural culinary team, fostering a performance-driven, guest-focused environment.
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, UAE food safety regulations, and global brand safety requirements, alongside sustainability practices.
  • 8 10 years senior culinary leadership experience, including experience as an Executive Chef in luxury hospitality.
  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification.
  • Experience in pre-opening, kitchen commissioning, and cluster-level operations.
  • Strong knowledge of Forbes Travel Guide standards and luxury residential service expectations.
  • Background with global luxury hospitality groups is preferred.
  • Expertise in global cuisines, menu engineering, and contemporary fine-dining trends.
  • Strong financial acumen, including food cost control and budgeting.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and team development capabilities.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Executive Chef / Culinary Director

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Radiant Hospitality Company

Join a leading international hotel group managing one of Dubai s most distinguished luxury hotel & residences complexes. The property combines hotel & residential living with the service culture of a global hospitality brand, supported by multiple dining touch-points and a cluster-led operating model. This role oversees the full culinary direction across the residences and associated properties, with a strong focus on pre-opening strategy, concept development, and building a high-performing team. The ideal candidate brings strategic leadership, global culinary expertise, and proven experience operating at the highest standards of international luxury hospitality.

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