Job Description

Chef De Cuisine (Market Kitchen) - Farm to Table Concept (Modern American)

Candidate Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of proven experience as Chef De Cuisine or Head Chef successfully leading a high-end operation with demonstrated commercial success.
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.