Chef De Cuisine - Banquet Kitchen

About the role

Join Rosewood Abu Dhabi’s Culinary Division as the Banquet & Catering Chef, leading the kitchen operations for high‑impact events such as conferences, weddings, VIP delegations and large‑scale catering. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to deliver refined, luxury banquet experiences that reflect Rosewood’s signature style.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and organise all banquet and catering kitchen activities, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety and presentation.
• Develop daily production plans, manage ordering and purchasing in coordination with senior chefs.
• Schedule, supervise and train culinary associates to support efficient high‑volume output.
• Conduct daily briefings and maintain clear communication with internal teams and event stakeholders.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, sanitation and HACCP compliance.

Required profile

• 10–15 years of culinary experience in luxury hotels or high‑profile banquet environments.
• Proven expertise in international banquet cuisine, buffet production, large‑scale plating and live cooking stations.
• Strong leadership abilities with a focus on coaching, training and clear communication.
• Meticulous, organised and capable of managing high‑volume production while maintaining exceptional standards.

Required skills

• International banquet cuisine
• Buffet production
• Large‑scale plating
• Live cooking stations
• HACCP compliance