Director of Culinary Creations (Nikki Beach resort & spa) مدير إدارة فنون الطهي

We are launching an exciting new luxury Nikki Beach Resort & Spa in Yiti Bay,Sultanate of Oman and we are seeking an accomplished and visionary Executive Chef to lead the culinary journey of an exciting pre-opening luxury resort. This is a rare opportunity for a passionate culinary leader to shape the resort's gastronomic identity from the ground up, creating exceptional dining experiences that reflect the highest standards of luxury hospitality.
As Executive Chef, you will oversee all culinary operations, develop innovative dining concepts, build and inspire a high-performing brigade, and ensure operational excellence across multiple food and beverage outlets.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead the pre-opening planning and execution of all culinary operations.
Develop distinctive menus and dining concepts for restaurants, bars, banquets, in-room dining, and specialty venues.
Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire a world-class culinary team.
Establish kitchen operating procedures, HACCP standards, and food safety compliance.
Develop recipes, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance programs.
Manage food cost, labor cost, purchasing, inventory, and budgeting to achieve financial targets.
Collaborate with Food & Beverage, Sales, Marketing, and Resort Operations to deliver memorable guest experiences.
Build relationships with premium suppliers and source the finest seasonal and local ingredients where possible.
Maintain exceptional culinary presentation, consistency, and service standards.
Drive innovation while respecting the resort's brand positioning and guest expectations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Proven experience as Executive Chef within a luxury resort or internationally recognized five-star hotel.
Successful pre-opening experience is highly preferred.
Strong leadership and team development skills with experience managing large multicultural kitchen brigades.
Demonstrated expertise across multiple cuisines and high-volume luxury operations.
Strong commercial acumen with proven success in controlling food costs and maximizing profitability.
Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations, and kitchen best practices.
Creative mindset with a passion for culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Culinary degree or equivalent professional qualification preferred.