Chef De Cuisine - Raffles The Red Sea
Core
Leading culinary operations at an ultra-luxury resort, delivering bespoke à la minute cuisine and refined menu curation with a strong sense of storytelling and place.
Role type
Senior IC Chef de Cuisine (Mediterranean/Turkish focus)
Builds
Bespoke dining concepts, exclusive guest experiences, and seasonal menus for high-net-worth guests.
Domain
Ultra-luxury hospitality, Mediterranean and Turkish culinary traditions
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mediterranean cuisine expertise, Turkish cooking traditions, menu innovation, team leadership, cost management, procurement sourcing, pre-opening coordination
Preferred skills
Arabic language, sustainability practices, project coordination during pre-opening
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Oversee kitchen operations ensuring flawless execution and consistency; Design and curate sophisticated, seasonally driven menus; Develop and standardize recipes, techniques, and plating; Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse culinary team; Manage food cost, labor cost, and productivity within budget; Partner with procurement to source premium, rare, and sustainable ingredients; Engage directly with guests to personalize the dining experience; Represent the resort as a culinary ambassador at external engagements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight