Future Opportunities - Chef De Cuisine - One & Only One Za'abeel 
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At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn. 

Behold the dawn of a new, all-encompassing resort experience in Dubai – One&Only One Za’abeel. A vibrant hub for business, a magnetic stage for entertainment, and a haven for inner-city wellness, this new Dubai resort will be more than a trailblazing icon of the skyline, and it will be an utterly unrivalled urban oasis. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

About the role 

We are looking for experienced Chef de Cuisine candidates to join the Culinary Division in One&Only One Za’abeel – the most sophisticated and dynamic kitchen operations team in the region. If you’re eager to learn from the best, continuously polish your culinary skillset and be part of the Extraordinary – we want to hear from you!

Candidates from various backgrounds are welcome to register their interest for future full-time opportunities in one of many departments across our resort:

• Fine dining 
• Buffet operations (high volume operations)
• Casual dining (lounges, family friendly venues, pool and beach operations)
• Central Production and Central Pastry

As Chef de Cuisine you will lead the kitchen operations including but not limited to menu planning and costing, organizing special events, developing new dishes, maintaining food quality standards and comprehensive product knowledge. You will be accountable to manage the kitchen as an independent profit center, in line with the outlet’s operating concept, ensuring maximum guest and colleague satisfaction while operating within budget, helping to ensure the financial success of the outlet.

About You

To succeed in this role, you need at least 10 years’ experience, with at least 5 years’ in a similar management position or above. You should have extensive background in a 5* luxury environment, whether it’s hotel-based operations or standalone reputable restaurant group. It’s crucial that you possess the ability to oversee complex projects related to financial performance, brand positioning, menu development, guest satisfaction and colleague recognition. Chefs de Cuisine work in close collaboration with Executive Sous Chefs and further on with the Director of Culinary, all while successfully building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.