Job description

Chef de Cuisine, Banquets - Atlantis The Palm 
(20623)

A part of Kerzner International, a global leader in luxury hospitality, Atlantis, The Palm is a world where iconic stays, legendary adventures, and the boldest flavours all come together to transport guests to A World Away.

The iconic resort, located on the crescent of Palm Island, features 1,544 Rooms, Suites, and Signature Suites, each designed with thoughtful details inspired by the sea. It is the ultimate destination for world-class dining, bringing together some of the most renowned celebrity chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants. The resort is also home to unforgettable experiences, from record-breaking thrills at the world’s largest waterpark to stunning views of 65,000 marine animals in the aquarium, and close encounters with resident Indo-Pacific dolphins at Dolphin Bay.

Behind this extraordinary destination are over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities. Together, we foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where talent is nurtured, wellbeing is prioritised, and careers truly thrive.

Do you have the attitude and passion for your craft? Do you like creativity and innovation? Are you able to multi-task and manage your time effectively?  If you believe that you possess these skills - then Atlantis, The Palm would like to partner with you!

About the role 

As a Chef de Cuisine, Banquets – you will manage and organize all the requirements of the restaurant kitchen to the highest standards in accordance with the standard operating procedures. You will ensure proper hygiene and sanitation in the workplace under your jurisdiction, adequate stocks of working materials, inter–department coordination and training.  You will also carry full responsibility for the operating equipment, including its inventory levels, and maintain the resort food cost at all times as well as managing other business necessities such as the kitchen’s P&L. You must ensure and enforce the set service standard procedures by directing, supervising, and motivating staff to perform to their highest level of service.  You will also communicate with the guests and share feedback with the chef in charge and the management. The feedback then will ensure high levels of food and service quality, and guest satisfaction is always maintained. Candidate that we are on a lookout for brings strong creativity and vision to culinary execution and leads by example while fostering innovation in the kitchen

About You

The ideal candidate must have a Diploma in Catering or similar and have 8-10 years’ experience in a 5-star international chain/hotel, whilst having a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a management role, such as a CDC or similar.  The right candidate must have a comprehensive knowledge of HACCP as well as general health & safety in the workplace. Ideally candidate has experience in big volume hotels or was part of big banquet operations. 

We invite you to apply for this unique opportunity. Atlantis, The Palm offers an unbeatable opportunity to grow and develop in your career right in mix of a continuously developing city and diverse range of cultures.

We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive program, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives.

With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.