Executive Chef at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre
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Role Overview
The Executive Chef will lead culinary strategy and daily kitchen operations at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre.
The role is responsible for menu quality, consistency, guest experiences, team performance, efficiency, profitability, and brand and hygiene standards.
The position supports the hotel’s restaurants and bars as luxury destinations in the market.
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Job Description
The Executive Chef will lead culinary strategy and daily kitchen operations at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre.
The role is responsible for menu quality, consistency, guest experiences, team performance, efficiency, profitability, and brand and hygiene standards.
The position supports the hotel’s restaurants and bars as luxury destinations in the market.
Commercial Responsibilities
- Develop the Culinary and Stewarding business plan using market strategy, financial targets, business volumes, and guest and team experience.
- Manage the Culinary and Stewarding budget and forecast to support the hotel’s commercial goals.
- Review sales, food costs, profit margins, wastage, breakage, and guest satisfaction results and improve performance.
Food and Guest Experience
- Create food and beverage concepts, menus, products, and promotions with the F&D Operations team.
- Deliver delicious, high-quality, well-presented food that meets guest needs.
- Support sustainability through local sourcing, seasonal produce, food waste reduction, recycling, and efficient energy and water use.
- Ensure dishes are prepared, presented, and delivered on time with precision.
- Manage food allergies, dietary requirements, food handling, guest feedback, and complaints appropriately.
Team and Operations
- Lead, develop, and inspire the Culinary and Stewarding teams in an inclusive working environment.
- Manage recruitment, training, succession planning, recognition, and workforce planning.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, food safety certification, kitchen records, and labelling requirements.
- Work with Purchasing and Finance to manage suppliers, purchasing processes, stock levels, equipment, and inventories.
- Monitor industry trends, ingredients, competitors, and suppliers to drive culinary innovation.
Qualifications and Skills
- Current or previous experience as an Executive Chef and solid experience with luxury hotel brands are required.
- Commercial focus and the ability to deliver strong business performance and results are required.
- Leadership experience with a large team and strong communication skills are required.
- Food production, quality, hygiene, relationship management, creativity, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills are required.
- Fluency in English, experience or strong understanding of social media management, and proficiency in F&D systems are required.
- Competence in Microsoft Office applications is required.
Advantageous Qualifications
- Experience working with Forbes Standards is advantageous.
- Relevant qualifications and educational background are advantageous.
- Previous experience in the UAE is advantageous.
- Experience leading Michelin Guide award-winning restaurants is advantageous.
About Waldorf Astoria and Hilton
Waldorf Astoria provides luxury hospitality focused on personalized service and exceptional guest experiences.
Hilton operates a global portfolio of hospitality brands and promotes career development and an award-winning workplace culture.
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