Overview
Chef De Cuisine; Italian Speaker – Italian Cuisine Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai at Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Position: Chef De Cuisine (Italian Speaker) – Italian Cuisine
At Hyatt, care connects us. It all starts with people who care. We believe in the power of belonging – making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human, connected, and sustainable. Here, everyone’s role matters.
Opportunities are yours to shape, and your individuality is celebrated.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine (Italian Speaker) to lead our Italian kitchen within a large, high-volume hotel operation. This is a senior management position responsible for culinary leadership, people management, operational excellence, and delivering authentic Italian dining experiences in line with Hyatt standards.
What We Offer
At Hyatt, we open doors. There’s a home for every stage of your career. With us, you’ll discover a career you didn’t know existed. We nurture curiosity and provide opportunities for professional training, development, and internal mobility across brands and geographies.
Qualifications Who You Are
- Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional qualification
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in authentic Italian cuisine
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a managerial role (Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or Senior Sous Chef)
- Proven experience working in large hotels, luxury resorts, or high-volume international operations
- Fluent Italian speaker: strong English language skills required
- Strong knowledge of regional Italian cuisine, traditional techniques, and menu development
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and motivate large multicultural kitchen teams
- Proven experience in staff recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management
- Strong background in menu costing, budgeting, inventory control, and food cost management
- In-depth knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
- Ability to manage multiple outlets or service periods while maintaining consistency and quality
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills
- Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering authentic Italian dining experiences
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment
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Title: Chef De Cuisine; Italian Speaker – Italian Cuisine
Company: Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
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