Chef De Cuisine

[Not translated in selected language] Chef De Cuisine Shangri-La Group | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates About Us Find Your Shangri-La in Shangri-La. Traders focus on what matters most: efficient stays, thoughtful essentials, and dependable comfort. Here, efficiency is intelligent and stylish — helping travelers trade up for what truly counts. We create an experience that is both reliable and refined. For our team, Traders means professionalism with purpose, where every detail is designed with clarity and care. Joining Traders means becoming part of a team that delivers hospitality that is efficient with wisdom, and reliable with character. Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi offers 301 stylish guestrooms and suites, including 80 exclusive Traders Club rooms. Combining contemporary comfort with warm design, the hotel enjoys a prime location within the Qaryat Al Beri complex alongside Shangri-La properties, CHI, The Spa, and the Souk. As a Chef De Cuisine, you will lead and manage the culinary operations of the All-Day Dining restaurant, ensuring food quality and guest satisfaction are met. Also, you will oversee menu planning, kitchen production, costing and team performance while maintaining a smooth daily operation of the kitchen. Also, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and F&B team to deliver a diverse and high-quality dining experience aligned with the hotel’s standards. • Lead and manage the daily culinary operations of the All-Day Dining restaurant. • Develop and maintain menus, recipes, buffet concepts, and food presentations that meet guest expectations and hotel standards. • Lead, train, motivate, and develop the culinary team while maintaining effective staffing and productivity levels. • Monitor food costs, portion control, inventory, purchasing, and wastage to achieve departmental financial targets. • Ensure strict compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and hotel standards across all kitchen operations. About You • Strong culinary expertise with extensive knowledge of international and multicultural cuisines including All Day Dining operations. • Excellent menu planning, recipe development, and food presentation skills. • Strong knowledge of food cost control, inventory management, and kitchen budgeting. • Creative, quality-focused, and passionate about culinary excellence. • Strong communication and collaboration skills with F&B and hotel leadership teams. • High commitment to food safety, hygiene, and guest satisfaction. • Diploma or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or a related field preferred. Why Join Us • A workplace that values your passion and supports self-realization and personal growth. • Structured learning and development pathways with real opportunities to advance your professional craft and leadership skills. • Competitive benefits, recognition programs, and colleague stay/travel perks that reward your contribution and dedication. • Teams that promote inclusion and respect, value diversity, and foster a secure environment where everyone can thrive We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcomed. All information provided by applicants will be treated in and used only for recruitment purposes. We appreciate your interest in joining us. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or a related field preferred.

Lead and manage the daily culinary operations of the All-Day Dining restaurant. Develop and maintain menus, recipes, buffet concepts, and food presentations that meet guest expectations and hotel standards. Lead, train, motivate, and develop the culinary team while maintaining effective staffing and productivity levels. Monitor food costs, portion control, inventory, purchasing, and wastage to achieve departmental financial targets. Ensure strict compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and hotel standards across all kitchen operations.