Preferred profile

The ideal candidate is a passionate culinary leader with a strong fine dining pedigree, proven Michelin-level standards, and a successful history of operating a premium grill. The candidate must be highly guest-centric, commercially minded, and capable of elevating Stratos Restaurant's reputation as one of the region's leading upscale grill destinations.

Candidate requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience as Chef De Cuisine or Head Chef successfully leading a high-end grill operation with demonstrated commercial success.
• Proven experience working in a Michelin-starred restaurant or Michelin Guide-recognized fine dining establishment.
• Minimum 6–8 years of progressive culinary leadership experience within luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, or renowned international restaurant groups.

Guest experience & public relations

• Act as a visible culinary ambassador for Stratos Restaurant, regularly interacting with guests and VIPs.
• Possess excellent communication and public relations skills, with the ability to build relationships with guests, hotel leadership, media representatives, and key stakeholders.
• Handle guest feedback professionally and proactively, ensuring service recovery where required and continuously improving the overall dining experience.

Operational responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, hygiene, and consistency.
• Develop and execute innovative grill-themed menus, seasonal promotions, and signature dishes while maintaining the restaurant's identity as a premier dining destination.
• Manage all culinary staffing requirements, including recruitment, training, performance management, succession planning, and team development.
• Maintain full compliance with UAE food safety regulations, HACCP standards, sanitation procedures, and company policies.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the culinary brigade.
• Excellent command of English; additional languages are advantageous.

About Le Méridien

At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savoring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savor the destination. We provide authentic, chic, and memorable service along with experiences that inspire guests to savor the good life.

We’re looking for curious and creative people to join our team. If you appreciate connecting with like-minded guests and have a deep desire to create memorable experiences, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Le Méridien.

In joining Le Méridien, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.