Job Description

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and exclusive residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About Jumeirah Olhahali Island

Jumeirah Olhahali Island in the Maldives is a contemporary island retreat set in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Surrounded by natural beauty, the resort features a collection of beach and over-water villas blending modern design with Maldivian charm. Guests can enjoy curated wellness experiences, diverse dining options with ocean views, and a wide range of leisure activities, including water sports, a fitness centre, and an infinity pool.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Chef to join Jumeirah Olhahali Island

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Oversee all culinary operations across the property, ensuring exceptional food quality, refined presentation, and a consistently elevated luxury dining experience aligned with brand expectations.
• Drive the culinary vision of the property in partnership with the Hotel leadership team, contributing to the continued positioning of the hotel within the global luxury and fine dining landscape.
• Inspire, lead, and develop high-performing kitchen teams through a visible, hands-on leadership style, fostering a strong culture of creativity, discipline, collaboration, and operational excellence across all culinary functions.
• Lead menu innovation and seasonal culinary concepts in collaboration with F&B leadership, curating distinctive dining experiences that elevate guest satisfaction.
• Oversee culinary performance across all operational and commercial areas, including food cost management, inventory control, supplier partnerships, and waste optimisation to drive sustainable financial performance.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and health regulations, maintaining impeccable standards of kitchen cleanliness, operational integrity, and culinary consistency across all outlets.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive senior culinary leadership experience within luxury hospitality, large-scale resort operations, internationally recognised dining concepts, or complex multi-outlet environments, with exposure to remote or destination properties considered a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated expertise in crafting world-class, guest-centric culinary experiences, with a strong ability to translate creative vision into distinctive, best-in-class dining concepts that elevate the overall guest journey.
• Proven track record of leading by example and inspiring high-performing, diverse culinary teams, fostering a culture of excellence, discipline, creativity, and continuous development in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Strong culinary innovation and concept development capability, including menu engineering, seasonal programming, and the creation of commercially successful, trend-leading dining experiences.
• Advanced business and financial acumen, with deep expertise in food cost management, labour optimisation, budgeting, and driving sustainable profitability without compromising culinary excellence.

About the Benefits

At Jumeirah, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant community where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our benefits package reflects this commitment by offering excellent accommodation, extensive sports and leisure facilities, alongside comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits include:

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide
• Health care and insurance benefits
• Locally competitive salary and incentive structure
• Locally relevant benefits as determined by the property