Head Chef - French Concept - Jumeirah Al Qasr
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About the Role
Jumeirah Al Qasr is seeking a Head Chef for a French concept restaurant starting September 2026. The role involves leading kitchen operations, developing innovative menus, managing culinary teams, and ensuring food safety standards.
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Responsibilities
- Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional food quality, creativity, and presentation standards
- Develop innovative menus and culinary concepts reflecting market trends, guest preferences, and restaurant vision
- Manage, mentor, and develop kitchen teams through training, coaching, and performance management
- Oversee food purchasing, inventory management, cost control, and waste reduction strategies
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and health & safety standards
- Collaborate with restaurant leadership and stakeholders to drive business objectives and enhance guest experiences
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Catering, Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field
- 8–10 years of culinary experience within five star hotels and high end restaurant environments
- Strong expertise in kitchen operations, menu development, food quality standards, and cost management
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and luxury hospitality service expectations
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About Jumeirah
- Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries.
- In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab.
About Madinat Jumeirah
- Set along a two kilometre stretch of private coastline, Madinat Jumeirah is a beachfront resort comprising four distinctive hotels.
- The resort features over 20 curated restaurants and lounges, the traditional Souk Madinat Jumeirah, dedicated kids' clubs and versatile event spaces.
About the Job
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Chef to join Jumeirah Al Qasr from September 2026 onwards.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional food quality, creativity, and presentation standards.
- Develop innovative menus and culinary concepts that reflect market trends, guest preferences, and the restaurant’s vision.
- Manage, mentor, and develop kitchen teams through effective training, coaching, and performance management initiatives.
- Oversee food purchasing, inventory management, cost control, and waste reduction strategies to maximize operational efficiency and profitability.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and health & safety standards across all kitchen operations.
- Collaborate with restaurant leadership and key stakeholders to drive business objectives, enhance guest experiences, and continuously improve culinary offerings.
About You
- Bachelor’s Degree in Catering, Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
- 8–10 years of culinary experience within five star hotels and high end restaurant environments.
- Strong expertise in kitchen operations, menu development, food quality standards, and cost management.
- Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build, mentor, and develop high performing culinary teams.
- Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and luxury hospitality service expectations.
About the Benefits
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways.
- Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network.
- Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide.
- Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage.
- Paid annual leave entitlement.
- Leadership performance incentive programmes.
- Competitive tax free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED).
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