Group Executive Chef (Multi-Outlet Culinary Operations, Menu Standardization & Strategic F&B Management)
Company Overview:
Cello Hospitality Group is a professional and performance-driven leader in the Dubai culinary landscape, dedicated to delivering high-quality dining solutions and operational excellence. We operate with an “educational family” philosophy, where technical management and professional culinary mastery are shared to ensure organizational success. At Cello, we believe that exceptional food quality and disciplined kitchen hygiene are the cornerstones of hospitality stability. Join our professional Human Resources and culinary team in Dubai and contribute to an environment that values professional integrity, technical innovation in Information Technology, and the strategic growth of our diverse F&B portfolios.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Group Executive Chef to lead and manage our culinary operations across multiple brands in Dubai. This senior-level role is fundamental to our hospitality framework, requiring a professional who can oversee multi-outlet kitchen operations and introduce innovative culinary concepts for management and brand review. You will be responsible for designing standardized menus, controlling food costs, and leading central kitchen efficiency. We are looking for an individual with a strong foundation in Executive Culinary Leadership and a proactive approach to team mentoring. This is a brilliant opportunity to advance your education and culinary career within a premier professional hospitality group.
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage all kitchen operations across multiple outlets to meet management performance targets.
- Design, develop, and standardize menus and food presentation guidelines in Dubai to ensure brand consistency.
- Liaise with the Human Resources and kitchen teams to lead, mentor, and train staff in skills development.
- Monitor and control food costs, wastage, and budgets to ensure 100% data integrity and kitchen efficiency.
- Utilize digital Information Technology tools to maintain strict hygiene standards and coordinate central kitchen logistics.
🔹 Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a relevant academic discipline.
- 8 to 10 years of professional experience specifically in a senior culinary or executive chef role.
- Strong background in management of multi-outlet operations, cost control, and inventory systems.
- Professional background in education or training regarding food safety and hygiene standards.
- Ability to demonstrate operational excellence and visionary leadership within the UAE market.
- Fluency in both Arabic and English is mandatory for effective cross-departmental communication.
What We Offer:
- Monthly salary package ranging from AED 5,000 to 7,000.
- A stable and influential role within a reputable Hospitality & F&B Group.
- Direct involvement in the management of essential culinary protocols and high-impact brand initiatives.
- Significant opportunities for professional growth and significant career development within the Culinary sector.