Chef de Cuisine, Banquets - Atlantis The Royal (Dubai, AE)

Kerzer International
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Hospitality & Food ServiceExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Collaboration","Problem-solving","Budget management"]

Lead Banquets kitchen operations as an independent profit center, overseeing menu planning and costing, recipe creation, seasonal menu updates, and adherence to food safety, hygiene, and OH&S standards. Ensure food cost and weekly labor costs stay within budget, manage staffing productivity, and support Marketing & PR initiatives to maximize revenues and social media exposure. Partner with culinary leadership and resort departments to deliver high-volume, large-event catering excellence.

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Kerzer International
Kerzer International
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Chef de Cuisine, Banquets - Atlantis The Royal (Dubai, AE)

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Job Summary

Lead Banquets kitchen operations as an independent profit center, overseeing menu planning and costing, recipe creation, seasonal menu updates, and adherence to food safety, hygiene, and OH&S standards. Ensure food cost and weekly labor costs stay within budget, manage staffing productivity, and support Marketing & PR initiatives to maximize revenues and social media exposure. Partner with culinary leadership and resort departments to deliver high-volume, large-event catering excellence.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hospitality & Food Service
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage Banquets kitchen operations as an independent profit center, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction and budget compliance.
  • •Maintain comprehensive product knowledge and recommend adjustments to kitchen operations based on ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and trends.
  • •Create menus, design recipes, oversee preparation, and ensure recipe manuals and standard policies are updated.
  • •Maintain and exceed food safety, hygiene, and OH&S standards; ensure direct reports follow procedures safely.
  • •Control outlet food cost and review forecasted vs. actual labor costs weekly; improve food cost via strategic purchasing without impacting quality.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalLife InsuranceAnnual FlightsMeal Allowance

Key Requirements

  • •At least 5 years experience in a similar Chef de Cuisine role.
  • •Demonstrated background in high-volume kitchen operations.
  • •Ability to manage complex catering requirements for large events.
  • •Previous experience in GCC is mandatory for this position.
  • •Ability to effectively communicate with all levels and lead through influence and collaboration.
Experience:5+ yearsLuxury hospitalityBanquetsGCC
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationProblem-solvingBudget management

Company Brief

Kerzer International
Kerzner International develops and manages luxury resorts, hotels and branded leisure destinations worldwide, including Atlantis and One&Only properties, delivering integrated hospitality, entertainment and residential experiences at premier beachfront and destination locations.
Industry: Hotels & Resorts
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1972
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