Executive Chef - Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and exclusive residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Jumeirah Beach Hotel is Jumeirah's founding property, characterized by its wave-like design, set along one of Dubai's most exclusive shorelines. Since its opening in 1997, the resort has become a leading global tourist and family destination. The resort offers a wide range of leisure, wellness, and children's facilities, complemented by a diverse selection of award winning dining experiences.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Chef to join Jumeirah Beach Hotel.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Oversee all culinary operations across the property, ensuring exceptional food quality, refined presentation, and a consistently elevated luxury dining experience aligned with brand expectations.
• Drive the culinary vision of the property in partnership with the Managing Director, contributing to the continued positioning of the hotel within the global luxury and fine dining landscape.
• Inspire, lead, and develop high performing kitchen teams through a visible, hands on leadership style, fostering a strong culture of creativity, discipline, collaboration, and operational excellence across all culinary functions.
• Lead menu innovation and seasonal culinary concepts in collaboration with F&B leadership, curating distinctive dining experiences that elevate guest satisfaction.
• Oversee culinary performance across all operational and commercial areas, including food cost management, inventory control, supplier partnerships, and waste optimisation to drive sustainable financial performance.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and health regulations, maintaining impeccable standards of kitchen cleanliness, operational integrity, and culinary consistency across all outlets.

About You

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

• Minimum 10 years of senior culinary leadership experience within Michelin starred restaurants, internationally recognised fine dining establishments, or five star luxury hospitality environments, either standalone or as part of an international hotel group.
• Proven track record in delivering elevated fine dining and luxury guest experiences, with strong expertise in menu innovation and culinary concept development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high performing teams through a collaborative and operationally focused leadership style, maintaining a strong presence within day to day kitchen operations.
• Strong financial and operational acumen, with hands on experience in managing food cost control, inventory management, and profitability targets.
• Deep knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards, ensuring full compliance with international best practices and luxury brand requirements.

About the Benefits

At Jumeirah, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where 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:

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• 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
• Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Incentive programmes aligned with leadership performance
• Competitive tax free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)