Director of Culinary & Retail Development - Dubai - AED 38-40k per month

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.

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