Chef de Cuisine – Arabic Cuisine

About the role

Mandarin Oriental Muscat is looking for a Chef de Cuisine to lead its Arabic restaurant, delivering authentic Omani, Levantine, Gulf and broader Middle Eastern dishes while upholding the brand’s luxury standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and presentation of authentic Arabic cuisine, covering Omani, Levantine, Gulf and wider Middle Eastern specialties.
• Develop seasonal menus that respect regional traditions and incorporate contemporary culinary techniques.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, taste, portion control and plating.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, coordinate production, and ensure timely service.
• Recruit, train, mentor and evaluate culinary team members, fostering a performance‑driven culture.
• Manage food, labour and departmental costs in line with budget targets.
• Monitor inventory, purchasing, waste reduction and product utilization.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP standards, local health regulations and kitchen safety procedures.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience as Chef de Cuisine or Senior Sous Chef specializing in Arabic or Middle Eastern cuisine.
• Previous experience in GCC luxury hospitality environments is preferred.

Required skills

• Arabic culinary techniques.
• HACCP compliance and food safety management.
• Menu development and recipe standardisation.
• Food cost control and budgeting.
• Inventory management and supplier sourcing.
• Kitchen equipment maintenance and safety.

What we offer

• Learning & Development programmes tailored to career stages.
• MOstay programme with complimentary nights and discounted rates for you and your family.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits worldwide.