Executive Chef - Brooklyn Chop House

About the role

The Executive Chef at Brooklyn Chop House, a W Hotels property in Abu Dhabi, is accountable for the overall success of daily kitchen operations. The role combines hands-on cooking with leading the kitchen staff and managing all food-related functions, while improving guest and employee satisfaction within the operating budget.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise all kitchen areas and shifts, ensuring consistent, high-quality food and compliance with food safety, sanitation and brand standards
• Develop and create menus and recipes, and prepare and cook food for regular service and special guests
• Maintain purchasing, receiving, storage and portion control standards, and keep equipment in good working order
• Lead and develop the kitchen team, manage day-to-day operations and schedule staff to business needs
• Handle guest complaints and provide ongoing training to staff on menu items and guest expectations
• Manage the department's budget, track payroll and staffing levels, and order and maintain employee uniforms

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED, or a 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management or a related field
• 4 years of experience in culinary, food and beverage or a related profession, or 2 years with a degree