Marriott International
Position Overview & Role Purpose:
Are you an visionary culinary leader with a passion for gastronomic excellence and multi-unit kitchen management? Marriott International is seeking an accomplished Complex Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations across its hotel complex in Bahrain.
In this premier executive leadership role, you will take total ownership of all kitchen operations, menu conception, culinary quality control, food cost optimization, kitchen hygiene standards, and the mentorship of diverse culinary teams across multiple restaurants, banquets, and dining outlets.
About Marriott International:
Marriott International is the world’s leading hospitality company, spanning more than 8,000 properties across 139 countries and territories, offering world-class dining concepts and unparalleled career growth opportunities for culinary leaders.
Key Responsibilities & Culinary Leadership Duties:
1. Culinary Vision & Menu Engineering:
– Spearhead the conceptualization, design, and continuous innovation of menus across all complex dining venues, bars, and banquet operations.
– Ensure consistent execution of high culinary standards, presentation flair, and flavor profiles in alignment with Marriott brand standards.
– Oversee food production for large-scale banquets, catering events, and signature specialty restaurants.
2. Financial Management & Kitchen Operations:
– Manage the culinary department budget, driving food cost efficiency, waste reduction, and strategic vendor negotiations.
– Monitor inventory levels, oversee purchasing protocols, and maintain precise cost-of-sales targets without compromising quality.
– Direct kitchen workflow efficiency, equipment maintenance, and back-of-house operational logistics.
3. Health, Safety & Team Development:
– Enforce uncompromising standards of food safety, HACCP compliance, and kitchen sanitation across all outlets.
– Lead, inspire, and mentor a large multi-cultural team of chefs, sous-chefs, and kitchen stewards, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
– Partner closely with Food & Beverage Directors, General Managers, and purchasing teams to execute successful commercial strategies.
Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:
– Academic Credentials:
* Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or equivalent professional culinary certification.
– Professional Experience:
* Minimum 10 to 12 years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 4 to 5 years holding an Executive Chef or Complex Executive Chef role within international 5-star luxury hotels or large multi-outlet hospitality complexes.
– Skills & Personal Attributes:
* Exceptional creative flair, deep knowledge of international cuisines, and mastery of kitchen management systems.
* Strong leadership, financial acumen, crisis management, and cross-functional communication abilities.
* Professional fluency in written and spoken English; Arabic language proficiency is a strong advantage.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
– Highly competitive, tax-free executive salary package complemented by performance incentives.
– Comprehensive medical and health insurance coverage for self and dependents.
– Housing allowance or on-site accommodation provisions, plus transportation support.
– Global employee travel and hotel accommodation discounts across Marriott’s worldwide portfolio.
– End-of-service benefits in accordance with Bahrain Labor Law.
– Executive career development pathways within a global hospitality leader.
To apply for this job please visit careers.marriott.com.