Executive Chef – Luxury Hotel Culinary Leader

About the role

The Executive Chef at Park Hyatt Dubai provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all culinary functions across the hotel, ensuring exceptional dining experiences that reflect the brand’s luxury standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations for restaurants, bars, lounges, banquet facilities and in‑room dining, establishing goals, procedures and quality benchmarks.
• Develop, cost and implement seasonal menus, signature dishes and specialty concepts, aligning with market trends and profitability targets.
• Manage departmental budgets, forecasts and business plans, analysing food and labour costs to optimise productivity and maintain profitability.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and compliance with Hyatt standards, HACCP, and Dubai Municipality regulations through regular inspections and audits.
• Oversee procurement, supplier relationships and inventory controls to secure premium ingredients while controlling costs.

Required profile

• Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a luxury international brand.
• Strong knowledge of food costing, budgeting, menu engineering and financial performance management.
• Comprehensive understanding of HACCP, food safety standards and local authority compliance.
• Proven leadership, communication and team‑development abilities.