Executive Chef

The Executive Chef at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre, a Forbes 5-Star luxury hotel, is responsible for the hotel’s culinary strategy and daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional menu quality, consistency, and guest experiences across all dining venues. This role will develop a high-performing team, drive efficiency and profitability, maintain the highest brand and hygiene standards, and position the hotel’s restaurants and bars as preferred luxury destinations within the market.

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Job Description The Executive Chef at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre, a Forbes 5-Star luxury hotel, is responsible of the hotel’s culinary strategy and daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional menu quality, consistency, and guest experiences across all

Company Overview

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 27 world-class brands comprising more than 9,100 properties and over 1.3 million rooms, in 143 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelors Degree
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the Culinary and Stewarding business plan, considering market strategy, financial targets and business volumes.
• Manage the Culinary and Stewarding budget and forecast to support achievement of the hotel’s commercial goals.
• Create attractive F&D concepts, menus, products and promotions that drive revenue and profit.
• Ensure the Culinary team prepare, present and deliver dishes on time, with pride and precision, to create exceptional guest experiences.
• Lead, develop and inspire the Culinary and Stewarding teams, creating an inclusive environment where all Team Members can thrive.
• Ensure Culinary and Stewarding operations strictly comply with all regulations (including health, safety and hygiene).

Requirements

• Current/Previous experience as Executive Chef
• Solid experience with luxury hotel brands
• Commercial focus, with a demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional business performance and results
• Inspirational leadership and people management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Guest focus, experienced in implementing and maintaining the highest standards of food production, quality and hygiene
• Effective relationship management skills
• Creativity, strategic thinking, and strong problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English
• Experience or strong understanding of social media management
• Proficiency in F&D systems
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

• Experience working with Forbes Standards
• Relevant qualifications and educational background
• Previous experience in UAE
• Experience in leading Michelin Guide award-winning restaurants