Executive Sous Chef – Culinary Operations & Excellence Leader at Kimpton Sevn Dubai (Pre-Opening)

At **Kimpton Sevn Dubai**, we are seeking an **Executive Sous Chef** to support and elevate culinary operations within one of Dubai's most anticipated lifestyle hospitality destinations.

This role is designed for a highly driven, creative, and operationally disciplined culinary leader who understands that exceptional dining experiences are built on strong leadership, flawless execution, innovation, and team collaboration—ensuring every restaurant, bar, event, and in-room dining experience consistently exceeds guest expectations.

One Hotel.

A Bold Culinary Vision.

One Extraordinary Standard of Excellence.

This is more than a traditional Executive Sous Chef role.

Kimpton Sevn Dubai is being created as a vibrant lifestyle destination where authentic hospitality, bold personalities, and exceptional food experiences come together.

Every outlet will have its own distinctive identity, yet all will share one commitment to culinary excellence.

You will play a critical role in bringing the culinary vision to life—supporting kitchen operations, developing talent, driving consistency, and ensuring every guest experience reflects the creativity and energy of the Kimpton brand.

Great kitchens are built on exceptional leadership.

As Executive Sous Chef, you will oversee day-to-day culinary operations while supporting the Cluster Director of Culinary in delivering operational excellence, team development, menu execution, and guest satisfaction.

You will serve as a key leader for the culinary team, ensuring standards are consistently maintained while fostering an environment of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the culinary culture of a landmark pre-opening hotel while building a high-performing team from the ground up.

You will work closely with the Cluster Director of Culinary while leading kitchen teams across restaurants, bars, banquets, events, and in-room dining operations.

From daily service execution and colleague development to menu implementation and operational readiness, you will help create culinary experiences that become defining moments for guests.

At Kimpton, hospitality is personal.

This role is about passion, leadership, and creating meaningful experiences—both for guests and for the culinary teams who bring those experiences to life every day.

No two days are the same; your responsibilities will span a range of operational, creative, and leadership activities, including but not limited to:

Ideally, you bring some (or all) of the following qualifications and experience:

At Kimpton Sevn Dubai, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, we believe our success begins with our people.

We invest in you through competitive compensation, global travel privileges, and meaningful career growth opportunities within one of the world’s most respected hospitality groups.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all colleagues and applicants, regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Through our myWellbeing framework, we actively support the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of our teams—because when our people are supported and thriving, they create exceptional experiences for our guests and each other

Kimpton Sevn Dubai: A Culture of Connection, Craft & Care

At Kimpton Sevn Dubai, you are not simply joining a team—you are becoming part of a culture that is personal, thoughtful, and distinctly human.

We are a close-knit, collaborative community where trust is earned, individuality is valued, and excellence is shaped through genuine care for people and experience.

We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our culture and inspire creativity.

We seek individuals who are naturally intuitive, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating memorable moments that feel both effortless and meaningful.

At Kimpton, hospitality is bold yet refined, expressive yet intentional.

More than a place to stay, we create spaces where guests feel connected, inspired, and truly welcomed—and where our teams feel empowered to bring their personality, creativity, and craftsmanship to everything they do.

Ready to Shape Something Distinctive?

If you do not meet every requirement but believe you bring the right energy, creativity, and passion for people, we would still love to hear from you.

Join Kimpton Sevn Dubai and be part of shaping a luxury lifestyle experience where individuality is celebrated, ideas are valued, and every detail contributes to something memorable.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants crafts unique destinations that kindle heartfelt human connections.

Our bespoke spaces blend spirit, style and delight to create an addictive culture of refined irreverence where locals, visitors & colleagues seamlessly connect.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job?

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