Chef de Cuisine - Stratos Restaurant

Preferred Profile 

• The ideal candidate is a passionate culinary leader with a strong fine dining pedigree, proven Michelin-level standards, and a successful history of operating premium grill. The candidate must be highly guest-centric, commercially minded, and capable of elevating Stratos Restaurant's reputation as one of the region's leading upscale grill destinations 

Candidate Requirements 

• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience as Chef De Cuisine or Head Chef successfully leading a high-end grill operation with demonstrated commercial success. 
• Proven experience working in a Michelin-starred restaurant or Michelin Guide-recognized fine dining establishment. 
• Minimum 6–8 years of progressive culinary leadership experience within luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, or renowned international restaurant groups. 

Guest Experience & Public Relations 

• Act as a visible culinary ambassador for Stratos Restaurant, regularly interacting with guests and VIPs. 
• Possess excellent communication and public relations skills, with the ability to build relationships with guests, hotel leadership, media representatives, and key stakeholders. 
• Handle guest feedback professionally and proactively, ensuring service recovery where required and continuously improving the overall dining experience. 

Operational responsibilities 

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, hygiene, and consistency. 
• Develop and execute innovative grill-themed menus, seasonal promotions, and signature dishes while maintaining the restaurant's identity as a premier dining destination. 
• Manage all culinary staffing requirements, including recruitment, training, performance management, succession planning, and team development. 
• Maintain full compliance with UAE food safety regulations, HACCP standards, sanitation procedures, and company policies. 
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the culinary brigade. 
• Excellent command of English; additional languages are advantageous.