CHEF DE CUISINE, ITALIAN
Luxury Hotel • Abu Dhabi, UAE • USD $36,000 per year
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are urgently looking for a Chef de Cuisine specializing in authentic Italian cuisine for a luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi. This is a hands‑on kitchenleadership role for a passionate Italian culinary professional with deep roots in traditional Italian cooking - particularly Southern Italian cuisine. The right candidate brings technical mastery, creative vision, and the ability to lead a kitchen to the highest standards.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead all kitchen operations for the Italian outlet, ensuring exceptional quality, authenticity, consistency, and presentation
- Design and execute menus rooted in authentic Italian culinary traditions, with a strong emphasis on Southern Italian cuisine
- Train, develop, and inspire the kitchen team to achieve operational and service excellence
- Manage food costing, inventory, ordering, and waste reduction to maintain kitchen profitability
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation standards
- Collaborate with F&B leadership to align culinary output with the property's brand and guest expectations
WHAT YOU BRING
- Italian national with a strong background in Southern Italian cuisine - this is essential for this role
- Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Senior Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or high-end Italian restaurant
- Deep knowledge and passion for authentic Italian culinary traditions, ingredients, and techniques
- Strong leadership and kitchen management skills
- Solid understanding of food costing, menu engineering, and kitchen administration
- Single status preferred
- Available to relocate to Abu Dhabi immediately
WHAT'S OFFERED
- USD $36,000 per year
- Housing allowance
- Yearly performance bonus
- Medical insurance
- Relocation assistance provided
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