Culinary Director

About the role

Hawar Resort by Mantis is looking for an experienced and dynamic Culinary Director to lead all culinary operations across the resort. The role combines menu innovation, quality control, and team leadership to deliver a luxury dining experience that aligns with the brand’s sustainability values.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations across the resort, ensuring brand standards and operational excellence.
• Lead the development and execution of authentic Italian cuisine concepts, menus, and dining experiences.
• Maintain the highest standards in food quality, taste, presentation, and temperature across all kitchens.
• Drive innovation in menus, concepts, and food presentation to enhance guest experience and market positioning.
• Collaborate with Marketing and F&B leadership to develop promotions, campaigns, and destination dining experiences.
• Manage kitchen profitability while ensuring high guest satisfaction.
• Monitor stock levels, purchasing, receiving, and storage to control costs and meet quality standards.
• Lead and develop culinary teams through training, coaching, succession planning, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines, hygiene standards, and food safety regulations.

Required profile

• Experienced and dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record in luxury resort environments.

Required skills

• Expertise in authentic Italian cuisine.
• Menu development and culinary innovation.
• Cost control and profitability management.
• HACCP compliance and food safety knowledge.
• Stock management, purchasing, and inventory control.

What we offer

• Enticing rewards and comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to cutting‑edge Academies for rapid professional growth.
• Opportunities to develop a career locally and globally.
• Participation in impactful Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• A vibrant work environment with extraordinary colleagues.