Negotiable Salary
Radiant Hospitality Company
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Location: Dubai, UAE Salary: AED 38,000 per month Reports to: Culinary Director Role Overview: The Group Executive Chef is a critical leadership role providing operational culinary support across multiple high-end restaurant concepts within our renowned hospitality group. Reporting directly to the Culinary Director, the ideal candidate will be hands-on, innovative, and deeply committed to culinary excellence, ensuring consistency and quality across all operations. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic culinary direction and operational oversight for multiple high end restaurant brands, ensuring alignment with company standards and vision. Work closely with Head Chefs and kitchen teams to ensure consistent quality, efficient operations, and menu innovation. Regularly visit restaurant sites to evaluate culinary operations, provide training, mentorship, and troubleshoot operational challenges. Assist with menu development and innovation projects, adapting to seasonal trends, local market demands, and global culinary influences. Manage and monitor culinary budgets, ensuring cost control and profitability without compromising quality or customer experience. Support new brand openings and company expansion plans by being the hands on support office representative in the field. Develop and maintain operational standards, guidelines, and SOPs across kitchens, ensuring food safety compliance and optimal hygiene practices. Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to source premium ingredients, maintaining strong supplier relationships. Requirements Qualifications & Requirements: Culinary Arts qualification from a recognized institution; additional professional certifications preferred. Minimum 10 years of experience in luxury or fine dining restaurant groups or premium hospitality establishments, with at least 5 years in a similar senior management role. Proven track record of leading multiple high-volume and quality-focused kitchens. Exceptional knowledge of international cuisines, innovative culinary techniques, and trends in fine dining. Strong leadership skills, ability to mentor, inspire and motivate diverse kitchen teams. Excellent financial acumen, including cost control, budgeting, and P&L management. Proficient in kitchen management software, Microsoft Office suite, and POS systems. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in English required; additional languages a plus. Benefits What We Offer: Competitive monthly salary of AED 38,000 plus additional performance-based incentives. Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic, internationally respected hospitality group. A collaborative and supportive team environment committed to culinary excellence. Comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, annual leave, and allowances as per UAE labor law. Job Type: Full-time We appreciate your interest in this vacancy. Due to the high number of applications we receive, only candidates selected to move to the next stage of the recruitment process can be contacted.