Chef de Cuisine - Stratos Restaurant
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About the Role
Marriott International seeks a passionate Chef de Cuisine to lead Stratos Restaurant's kitchen operations. The ideal candidate has Michelin-level fine dining experience and a proven track record in high-end grill operations.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring highest standards of food preparation, presentation, hygiene, and consistency
- Develop and execute innovative grill themed menus, seasonal promotions, and signature dishes
- Manage all culinary staffing requirements including recruitment, training, performance management, succession planning, and team development
- Maintain full compliance with UAE food safety regulations, HACCP standards, sanitation procedures, and company policies
- Act as a visible culinary ambassador for Stratos Restaurant, regularly interacting with guests and VIPs
- Handle guest feedback professionally and proactively, ensuring service recovery where required
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of proven experience as Chef De Cuisine or Head Chef leading a high end grill operation
- Proven experience working in a Michelin starred restaurant or Michelin Guide recognized fine dining establishment
- Minimum 6 8 years of progressive culinary leadership experience within luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, or renowned international restaurant groups
- Excellent communication and public relations skills
- Excellent command of English; additional languages advantageous
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Additional Information
- Job Number 26071010
- Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
- Location 113 Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Schedule Full Time
- Located Remotely? N
- Position Type Management
Preferred Profile
- The ideal candidate is a passionate culinary leader with a strong fine dining pedigree, proven Michelin level standards, and a successful history of operating premium grill. The candidate must be highly guest centric, commercially minded, and capable of elevating Stratos Restaurant's reputation as o
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of proven experience as Chef De Cuisine or Head Chef successfully leading a high end grill operation with demonstrated commercial success
- Proven experience working in a Michelin starred restaurant or Michelin Guide recognized fine dining establishment
- Minimum 6–8 years of progressive culinary leadership experience within luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, or renowned international restaurant groups
Guest Experience & Public Relations
- Act as a visible culinary ambassador for Stratos Restaurant, regularly interacting with guests and VIPs
- Possess excellent communication and public relations skills, with the ability to build relationships with guests, hotel leadership, media representatives, and key stakeholders
- Handle guest feedback professionally and proactively, ensuring service recovery where required and continuously improving the overall dining experience
Operational responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, hygiene, and consistency
- Develop and execute innovative grill themed menus, seasonal promotions, and signature dishes while maintaining the restaurant's identity as a premier dining destination
- Manage all culinary staffing requirements, including recruitment, training, performance management, succession planning, and team development
- Maintain full compliance with UAE food safety regulations, HACCP standards, sanitation procedures, and company policies
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the culinary brigade
- Excellent command of English; additional languages are advantageous
About Le Méridien
- At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life
- Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savour the destination
- We provide authentic, chic and memorable service along with experiences that inspire guests to savour the good life
- We’re looking for curious and creative people to join our team
- In joining Le Méridien, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International
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