Executive Chef - Jumeirah Beach Hotel

About Jumeirah

About Jumeirah Beach Hotel

About the Job

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Chef to join Jumeirah Beach Hotel.
• The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:
• Oversee all culinary operations across the property, ensuring exceptional food quality, refined presentation, and a consistently elevated luxury dining experience aligned with brand expectations.
• Drive the culinary vision of the property in partnership with the Managing Director, contributing to the continued positioning of the hotel within the global luxury and fine dining landscape.
• Inspire, lead, and develop high-performing kitchen teams through a visible, hands-on leadership style, fostering a strong culture of creativity, discipline, collaboration, and operational excellence across all culinary functions.
• Lead menu innovation and seasonal culinary concepts in collaboration with F&B leadership, curating distinctive dining experiences that elevate guest satisfaction.
• Oversee culinary performance across all operational and commercial areas, including food cost management, inventory control, supplier partnerships, and waste optimisation to drive sustainable financial performance.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and health regulations, maintaining impeccable standards of kitchen cleanliness, operational integrity, and culinary consistency across all outlets.

About You

• The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
• Minimum 10 years of senior culinary leadership experience within Michelin-starred restaurants, internationally recognised fine dining establishments, or five-star luxury hospitality environments, either standalone or as part of an international hotel group.
• Proven track record in delivering elevated fine dining and luxury guest experiences, with strong expertise in menu innovation and culinary concept development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams through a collaborative and operationally focused leadership style, maintaining a strong presence within day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Strong financial and operational acumen, with hands-on experience in managing food cost control, inventory management, and profitability targets.
• Deep knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards, ensuring full compliance with international best practices and luxury brand requirements.
• About the Benefits
• At Jumeirah, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
• Our benefits package reflects this commitment by combining rewarding financial incentives, comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

• include:
• 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
• Incentive programmes aligned with leadership performance
• Competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)