Chef De Cuisine - Culinary - Jumeirah Muscat Bay

About Jumeirah

Opened in 2022, the resort offers a diverse array of amenities, including a sprawling 1,200 square meter Talise Spa, a Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez, a PADI and SSI certified dive centre, numerous leisure facilities and adventurous wellbeing experiences, plus several signature dining options and a kids club, providing ample opportunity to relax and recharge.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Chef De Cuisine to join Culinary in Jumeirah Muscat Bay. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Exceed guest expectations through efficient, friendly, and attentive service, ensuring guest satisfaction, actively participate in and oversee the provision of excellent service to guests, engaging with them to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.

• Handle guest complaints efficiently, either through direct interaction or by referring them to the Executive Sous Chef and to ensure team members in designated sections adhere to work schedules and perform their duties effectively

• Assist in various Food and Beverage events and culinary competitions as requested by superiors, collaborate with the Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef to develop strategies and special events for sales promotion and revenue generation

• Verify that delegated duties are carried out in accordance with hotel standards, management instructions, and approved checklists

• Conduct frequent spot checks in the kitchen and storerooms to monitor compliance with procedures, hygiene standards, and inventory management

• Assist in implementing and ensuring adherence to SOPs, hygiene standards, and safety regulations among kitchen team members, provide administrative and operational support to the Executive Sous Chef in achieving divisional targets, including scheduling, training, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards

About you

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with prior HACCP management training

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software applications

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team management capabilities with a creative and detail-oriented approach

• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role within a luxury resort or high-end restaurant and at least 6 years’ overall experience in the culinary department, including a previous senior management position

About the Benefits

At Jumeirah, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our benefits package reflects this commitment by combining rewarding financial incentives, comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits include:

• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage and hotel stays worldwide
• Health care and insurance benefits
• Locally competitive salary
• Locally relevant benefits as determined by the property.