Job Description

Director of Culinary & Retail Development - Dubai - AED 38-40k per month
A unique opportunity to shape the food and retail future of a global restaurant group from its new Dubai HQ.
We are seeking a strategic Director of Culinary & Retail Development for a branded international restaurant group. This Director of Culinary & Retail Development role is a key leadership position based in Dubai, requiring a candidate with a strong background in multi-site food innovation and retail strategy, ideally from the UK.
The Role:
As the Director of Culinary & Retail Development, you will be the driving force behind the company's food and product pipeline. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing the overarching menu, event, and food retail strategy.
• Leading the New Product Development process from conception to launch.
• Ensuring recipe consistency, quality, and ease of execution across all locations, both local and international.
• Managing and developing the in-house Development Chef, Retail Manager, and Events team.
• Working with designers to optimise kitchen workflow, customer journey, and sustainability.
• Overseeing the content and direction of the company's food magazine.

The Ideal Director of Culinary & Retail Development:

• Has a minimum of three years' experience in a food development role with a proven track record of rolling out plans across multiple sites and regions.
• Comes from a stand-alone restaurant chain environment with a strong R&D background for both kitchen and retail.
• Is a creative self-starter, motivated to deliver results within a commercial framework.
• Possesses excellent financial awareness and experience managing departmental budgets.
• Has strong project management and team leadership skills.
• Is aged ready for a senior, strategic leadership role.

Why Apply?

• A generous, all-inclusive net salary of AED 38,000 - 40,000 per month.
• Full relocation support package to assist your move to Dubai.
• A high-profile, strategic role reporting directly to the CEO/CFO.
• The chance to build and lead the development function for a globally expanding group.

Sound like the role for you? APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com

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