Chef de Cuisine - Banquet Operations
Posted date [2026-09-24]
(ID: 52380)
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Atlantis Dubai is located at the centre of the famous Palm Island, in one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, Dubai. The resort truly embodies an integrated entertainment destination concept with its innovative awe-inspiring experiences across stay, food & beverage, nightlife, attractions and wellness. |
Job Description and Requirements
Chef de Cuisine - Banquet OperationsJob Snapshot
Role: Chef de Cuisine - Banquets
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Hospitality
Function: Chef/Culinary/Kitchen Management
Experience: 8 to 10 years, including 2 to 3 years in a management role
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Atlantis Resorts is seeking a Chef de Cuisine - Banquets in Dubai, UAE to lead banquet kitchen operations at Atlantis, The Palm. This senior culinary role combines high-volume food production with team leadership, food cost and P&L management, hygiene compliance, equipment control and creative culinary execution while maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and guest satisfaction.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospitality
Function: Chef/Culinary/Kitchen Management
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
About the Role
As Chef de Cuisine - Banquets, you will manage and organize the requirements of the banquet kitchen in accordance with established
standard operating procedures.
Beyond culinary execution, the position carries responsibility for kitchen organization, operating equipment, inventory, food costs and the kitchen P&L. You will also lead and develop the culinary team, coordinate with other departments and ensure hygiene, sanitation and workplace safety requirements are consistently maintained.
Banquet Kitchen Leadership
* Manage and organize banquet kitchen requirements to established operating standards.
* Direct, supervise and motivate culinary colleagues to achieve required service levels.
* Coordinate training and development within the kitchen team.
* Ensure effective coordination with other departments.
* Maintain adequate stocks of required working materials.
* Take responsibility for kitchen operating equipment and associated inventory levels.
* Lead by example while encouraging creativity and innovation within the culinary team.
Food Quality and Guest Experience
* Maintain high standards of culinary execution across banquet operations.
* Enforce established food and service procedures.
* Communicate with guests when required and gather relevant feedback.
* Share guest feedback with the chef in charge and management.
* Use feedback to support consistently high levels of food quality, service and guest satisfaction.
* Bring creativity and a clear culinary vision to menu and food execution.
Financial and Operational Control
The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for maintaining resort food cost requirements and managing key commercial aspects of the kitchen, including its P&L.
Strong control of operating equipment, inventory and working materials is essential to supporting an efficient large-scale banquet operation.
Hygiene and Safety
You will ensure appropriate hygiene and sanitation standards throughout areas under your responsibility. Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP is required, together with a strong understanding of general workplace health and safety requirements.
About You
Candidates must hold a Diploma in Catering or a similar qualification and have eight to ten years of experience within a five-star international hotel or hotel chain.
A minimum of two to three years of management experience as a Chef de Cuisine or in a similar position is required.
Experience within a high-volume hotel environment or large banquet operation is preferred. The successful candidate should combine operational discipline with strong culinary creativity, leadership and the ability to foster innovation within the kitchen.
Working at Atlantis
Atlantis offers a competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams, together with food and beverage privileges, discounted rates at Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance with dental coverage, annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive program, and colleague wellness and social initiatives.
Professional training, career mobility and internal development opportunities are also available across the Kerzner portfolio.
About Atlantis The Palm
Atlantis, The Palm is part of Kerzner International and is located on the crescent of Dubai\'s Palm Island. The resort features 1,544 rooms, suites and signature suites alongside an extensive collection of dining, entertainment, aquatic and marine experiences. More than 6,000 colleagues representing 129 nationalities contribute to the wider Atlantis Dubai operation.
Beyond culinary execution, the position carries responsibility for kitchen organization, operating equipment, inventory, food costs and the kitchen P&L. You will also lead and develop the culinary team, coordinate with other departments and ensure hygiene, sanitation and workplace safety requirements are consistently maintained.
Banquet Kitchen Leadership
* Manage and organize banquet kitchen requirements to established operating standards.
* Direct, supervise and motivate culinary colleagues to achieve required service levels.
* Coordinate training and development within the kitchen team.
* Ensure effective coordination with other departments.
* Maintain adequate stocks of required working materials.
* Take responsibility for kitchen operating equipment and associated inventory levels.
* Lead by example while encouraging creativity and innovation within the culinary team.
Food Quality and Guest Experience
* Maintain high standards of culinary execution across banquet operations.
* Enforce established food and service procedures.
* Communicate with guests when required and gather relevant feedback.
* Share guest feedback with the chef in charge and management.
* Use feedback to support consistently high levels of food quality, service and guest satisfaction.
* Bring creativity and a clear culinary vision to menu and food execution.
Financial and Operational Control
The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for maintaining resort food cost requirements and managing key commercial aspects of the kitchen, including its P&L.
Strong control of operating equipment, inventory and working materials is essential to supporting an efficient large-scale banquet operation.
Hygiene and Safety
You will ensure appropriate hygiene and sanitation standards throughout areas under your responsibility. Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP is required, together with a strong understanding of general workplace health and safety requirements.
About You
Candidates must hold a Diploma in Catering or a similar qualification and have eight to ten years of experience within a five-star international hotel or hotel chain.
A minimum of two to three years of management experience as a Chef de Cuisine or in a similar position is required.
Experience within a high-volume hotel environment or large banquet operation is preferred. The successful candidate should combine operational discipline with strong culinary creativity, leadership and the ability to foster innovation within the kitchen.
Working at Atlantis
Atlantis offers a competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams, together with food and beverage privileges, discounted rates at Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance with dental coverage, annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive program, and colleague wellness and social initiatives.
Professional training, career mobility and internal development opportunities are also available across the Kerzner portfolio.
About Atlantis The Palm
Atlantis, The Palm is part of Kerzner International and is located on the crescent of Dubai\'s Palm Island. The resort features 1,544 rooms, suites and signature suites alongside an extensive collection of dining, entertainment, aquatic and marine experiences. More than 6,000 colleagues representing 129 nationalities contribute to the wider Atlantis Dubai operation.
