Chef De Cuisine - Stratos Restaurant
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Role Overview
Lead the culinary operation of Stratos Restaurant, an upscale grill at Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi.
Serve as a culinary leader with a fine dining pedigree and responsibility for elevating the restaurant's regional reputation.
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Role Overview
Lead the culinary operation of Stratos Restaurant, an upscale grill at Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi.
Serve as a culinary leader with a fine dining pedigree and responsibility for elevating the restaurant's regional reputation.
Candidate Profile
- The ideal candidate has proven Michelin-level standards and experience operating a premium grill.
- The candidate must be guest-centric, commercially minded, and capable of representing the restaurant with guests and stakeholders.
- At least 2 years of experience as Chef De Cuisine or Head Chef leading a high-end grill operation is required.
- Experience in a Michelin-starred or Michelin Guide-recognized fine dining establishment is required.
- Six to eight years of progressive culinary leadership experience in luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, or renowned international restaurant groups is required.
- Excellent English is required; additional languages are advantageous.
Guest Experience and Public Relations
- Act as a visible culinary ambassador for Stratos Restaurant and interact regularly with guests and VIPs.
- Build relationships with guests, hotel leadership, media representatives, and key stakeholders.
- Handle guest feedback professionally and proactively, including service recovery where required.
- Continuously improve the overall dining experience.
Operational Responsibilities
- Lead all kitchen operations and maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, hygiene, and consistency.
- Develop and execute grill-themed menus, seasonal promotions, and signature dishes while maintaining the restaurant's identity.
- Manage recruitment, training, performance management, succession planning, and development for culinary staff.
- Maintain compliance with UAE food safety regulations, HACCP standards, sanitation procedures, and company policies.
- Foster excellence, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the culinary brigade.
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