Executive Chef

Company Description

Our Habitas is a global home for a global community of like-minded people seeking connection, inspiration and a better future together. Their experience is powered by music, wellness, art, adventure, food, learning and giving back. Through these pillars, they craft magical worlds of wonder in which strangers become friends and friends become family. This is what Our Habitas call luxury for the soul. Some experiences at Our Habitas have been so impactful that they have made them ritualistic, existing at each of their homes around the world in their own unique way. From the Welcome Ceremony to Family Dinner through to Storytelling and Sunday Sunset Sessions, Our Habitas seek to provide a new kind of hospitality where they bridge the gap between old-world luxury and experiential-first travel.

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an innovative and passionate Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision and food operations at Our Habitas Ras Abrouq.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, creativity, profitability, and consistency across all dining experiences. This role is responsible for developing inspiring menus, cultivating culinary talent, and delivering authentic, memorable dining experiences that embody the spirit of Our Habitas.

The role requires a hands‑on culinary leader who thrives in a remote luxury resort environment and is passionate about building high‑performing teams, maintaining exceptional standards, and delivering destination‑led guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations across restaurants, bars, private dining, in‑room dining, events, and special experiences.
• Develop and execute innovative menus that celebrate local ingredients, sustainability, wellness, and destination‑inspired cuisine.
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and consistency across all outlets.
• Drive culinary innovation while maintaining strong commercial performance, cost control, and profitability.
• Manage food costs, inventory controls, purchasing, and supplier relationships.
• Develop seasonal menus, promotions, and guest experiences that enhance the resort’s positioning and revenue opportunities.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary talent, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead, inspire, and develop the culinary team, creating a strong culture of excellence and ownership.
• Deliver ongoing coaching and training to ensure continuous development of culinary talent.
• Drive colleague engagement and foster a positive, collaborative, and high‑performance kitchen culture.
• Collaborate closely with Food & Beverage, Wellness, Experiences, and Commercial teams to deliver integrated guest experiences.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and company policies.
• Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements to continuously elevate the culinary offering.
• Support sustainability initiatives through responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and environmentally conscious kitchen practices.
• Maintain exceptional culinary, hygiene, and presentation standards across all food and beverage operations within a remote luxury resort environment.
• Actively contribute to the overall success and reputation of the resort through leadership, innovation, and operational excellence.

Who You Are

A visionary culinary leader with strong operational expertise, creativity, and a passion for storytelling through food. You thrive in luxury lifestyle resort environments and understand the unique dynamics of remote destinations.

You are a hands‑on leader who inspires teams, drives excellence, and consistently delivers elevated guest experiences. You are passionate about developing people, maintaining world‑class standards, and creating memorable dining moments that reflect the spirit of Our Habitas.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years’ progressive culinary leadership experience within luxury hotels, resorts, lifestyle brands, or high‑end standalone restaurants.
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader overseeing multiple dining concepts.
• Strong resort experience is essential, with previous exposure to remote destinations, island resorts, desert resorts, eco‑lodges, or luxury retreat environments highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop high‑performing culinary teams.
• Proven success in delivering training, coaching, and professional development programmes.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing food costs, labour costs, budgets, and operational performance.
• Thorough knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and kitchen compliance requirements.
• Experience creating destination‑led culinary concepts and memorable dining experiences.
• Ability to maintain consistently high culinary and service standards while operating within a remote luxury resort environment.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• The opportunity to join an innovative, fast‑growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
• Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.

Working at Our Habitas means being part of a purpose-driven movement. You will help shape stories that go beyond rooms and amenities, creating emotional experiences and connecting people through shared rituals, culture, and a sense of belonging.

If you believe in luxury that speaks to the soul , and want to build something meaningful in two of Middle East’s most extraordinary destinations, we’d love to meet you.