Executive Chef

Company Description

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations across restaurants, bars, private dining, in-room dining, events, and special experiences.
• Develop and execute innovative menus that celebrate local ingredients, sustainability, wellness, and destination-inspired cuisine.
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and consistency across all outlets.
• Drive culinary innovation while maintaining strong commercial performance, cost control, and profitability.
• Manage food costs, inventory controls, purchasing, and supplier relationships.
• Develop seasonal menus, promotions, and guest experiences that enhance the resort’s positioning and revenue opportunities.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary talent, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead, inspire, and develop the culinary team, creating a strong culture of excellence and ownership.
• Deliver ongoing coaching and training to ensure continuous development of culinary talent.
• Drive colleague engagement and foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance kitchen culture.
• Collaborate closely with Food & Beverage, Wellness, Experiences, and Commercial teams to deliver integrated guest experiences.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and company policies.
• Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements to continuously elevate the culinary offering.
• Support sustainability initiatives through responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and environmentally conscious kitchen practices.
• Maintain exceptional culinary, hygiene, and presentation standards across all food and beverage operations within a remote luxury resort environment.
• Actively contribute to the overall success and reputation of the resort through leadership, innovation, and operational excellence.

Who You Are

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years' progressive culinary leadership experience within luxury hotels, resorts, lifestyle brands, or high-end standalone restaurants.
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader overseeing multiple dining concepts.
• Strong resort experience is essential, with previous exposure to remote destinations, island resorts, desert resorts, eco-lodges, or luxury retreat environments highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing culinary teams.
• Proven success in delivering training, coaching, and professional development programmes.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing food costs, labour costs, budgets, and operational performance.
• Thorough knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and kitchen compliance requirements.
• Experience creating destination-led culinary concepts and memorable dining experiences.
• Ability to maintain consistently high culinary and service standards while operating within a remote luxury resort environment.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Additional Information

• What's in it for you...
• The opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
• Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.
• _Working atOur Habitas means being part of a purpose-driven movement.
• You will help shape stories that go beyond rooms and amenities, creating emotional experiences and connecting people through shared rituals, culture, and a sense of belonging._
• _If you believe inluxury that speaks to the soul , and want to build something meaningful in two of Middle East's most extraordinary destinations, we’d love to meet you._