Specialty Chef – Asian Cuisine

About the role

The Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort is seeking a Specialty Chef to lead its Asian cuisine offering. You will be responsible for creating authentic and contemporary Asian dishes that deliver exceptional guest experiences while upholding the resort’s high culinary standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, presentation, and innovation of Asian cuisine.
• Organise kitchen activities to ensure safe, smooth, and profitable operations.
• Develop and maintain Asian cuisine concepts, menus and seasonal promotions.
• Research new culinary trends, ingredients and techniques.
• Source authentic Asian ingredients while managing food cost targets.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff in Asian cooking techniques and plating standards.
• Conduct tasting sessions to ensure quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu engineering and concept development.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, proper storage, rotation and dating practices.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading an Asian cuisine kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of local market and seasonal product availability.
• Ability to innovate menus and introduce new culinary trends.
• Leadership and mentoring skills for kitchen associates.
• Commitment to food safety and quality standards.

Required skills

• Food safety and sanitation practices.