Executive Sous Chef – Culinary Operations & Excellence Leader at Kimpton Sevn Dubai (Pre-Opening)

At Kimpton Sevn Dubai, we are seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support and elevate culinary operations within one of Dubai's most anticipated lifestyle hospitality destinations. This role is designed for a highly driven, creative, and operationally disciplined culinary leader who understands that exceptional dining experiences are built on strong leadership, flawless execution, innovation, and team collaboration—ensuring every restaurant, bar, event, and in-room dining experience consistently exceeds guest expectations. One Hotel. A Bold Culinary Vision. One Extraordinary Standard of Excellence. This is more than a traditional Executive Sous Chef role. Kimpton Sevn Dubai is being created as a vibrant lifestyle destination where authentic hospitality, bold personalities, and exceptional food experiences come together. Every outlet will have its own distinctive identity, yet all will share one commitment to culinary excellence. You will play a critical role in bringing the culinary vision to life—supporting kitchen operations, developing talent, driving consistency, and ensuring every guest experience reflects the creativity and energy of the Kimpton brand. Why This Role Matters Great kitchens are built on exceptional leadership. As Executive Sous Chef, you will oversee day-to-day culinary operations while supporting the Cluster Director of Culinary in delivering operational excellence, team development, menu execution, and guest satisfaction. You will serve as a key leader for the culinary team, ensuring standards are consistently maintained while fostering an environment of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is a unique opportunity to shape the culinary culture of a landmark pre-opening hotel while building a high-performing team from the ground up. Be the Operational Force Behind Culinary Excellence You will work closely with the Cluster Director of Culinary while leading kitchen teams across restaurants, bars, banquets, events, and in-room dining operations. From daily service execution and colleague development to menu implementation and operational readiness, you will help create culinary experiences that become defining moments for guests. What We'll Support You to Do • Drive Culinary Excellence: Deliver exceptional food quality, consistency, and operational standards

Oversee day-to-day culinary operations across multiple outlets (restaurants, bars, banquets, events, and in-room dining) in a pre-opening Kimpton Sevn Dubai. Support the Cluster Director of Culinary in delivering operational excellence, team development, menu execution, and guest satisfaction. Serve as a key leader for the culinary team, ensuring standards are consistently maintained while fostering creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement. Lead kitchen teams, collaborate with the Cluster Director of Culinary, drive consistency, and shape the culinary culture of the property from the ground up. Manage daily service execution, colleague development, menu implementation, and operational readiness to create defining guest experiences.