Speciality Chef - Kitchen Artist

Role summary

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The Speciality Chef – Kitchen Artist is expected to create and present distinctive dishes while maintaining high standards of taste, quality, hygiene, and consistency. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in a specialty kitchen or luxury hotel, strong knowledge of food safety and international cuisine, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. The candidate should be creative, well organised, and confident in menu development, food presentation, portion control, stock management, and team collaboration. Experience in a resort, upscale restaurant, or international hotel group is advantageous. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays is essential.

About the employer

Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah is a luxury beachfront resort operated under the Rixos brand, part of Accor’s international hospitality portfolio. Located in Ras Al Khaimah, the resort combines Arabian-inspired architecture, extensive leisure facilities, restaurants, private beach areas, and family-oriented entertainment. Rixos properties are known for all-inclusive and premium resort experiences, with a strong focus on guest satisfaction, distinctive dining, wellness, and recreational activities. Employees work in a multicultural environment and benefit from the standards, training systems, and career opportunities associated with Accor. Culinary team members are expected to support high-quality food operations across the resort while contributing creativity, consistency, and excellent service to the guest experience.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but its coastal resorts offer a lifestyle similar to a resort destination. Ras Al Khaimah provides opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, retail, logistics, healthcare, and construction, with major employers including hotels and international companies. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a large expatriate community; modest dress, respect for religion, and awareness of local customs are important. Life can be sunny, social, and comfortable, although summer temperatures are extremely high. Employers normally sponsor a work visa, residence permit, medical examination, and Emirates ID for overseas hires. Confirm whether accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, flights, and gratuity are included before accepting an offer. Relocating employees should budget for personal expenses and verify contract terms through official UAE channels.