Chef de Cuisine - Stratos Restaurant

Preferred Profile

• The ideal candidate is a passionate culinary leader with a strong fine dining pedigree, proven Michelin-level standards, and a successful history of operating premium grill. The candidate must be highly guest-centric, commercially minded, and capable of elevating Stratos Restaurant's reputation as one of the region's leading upscale grill destinations

Candidate Requirements

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

• Proven experience working in a Michelin-starred restaurant or Michelin Guide-recognized fine dining establishment.

• 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.