Executive Chef – Group F&B & Concept Development
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I am an Executive Chef operating at group and multi-venue leadership level, with full accountability for commercial performance, strategic F&B direction, and concept development across large-scale entertainment businesses. My experience spans P&L ownership, capital project delivery, pre-opening execution, and EBITDA-focused optimisation. I am now seeking progression into a Director of Food & Beverage / Culinary Director role, where I can lead at board level, scale high-performing teams, deliver commercially robust concepts, and contribute directly to long-term growth, profitability, and brand value.
Executive Chef – Group F&B & Concept Development at Dubai Golf (2020-09 – Present)
Group-level leadership role with director-level accountability for F&B strategy, culinary standards, and concept development across multiple entertainment venues. Full commercial responsibility for food cost, labour efficiency, menu margins, supplier contracts, and profitability. Lead, mentor, and develop 80+ culinary professionals, building leadership depth and succession pipelines. Central leadership role in pre-opening, launch, and optimisation of flagship venues.
Executive Chef at The Firmament Restaurant LLC (2019-12 – 2020-09)
Founder & Personal Chef at Hitchens Kitchens (2017-10 – 2019-11)
Head Chef at JB's Gastropub – Amwaj Rotana Hotel (2015-01 – 2017-09)
Executive Chef / Head Chef at Luxury Hospitality & Yachting (2008-01 – 2015-01)
GCSEs – Mounts Bay School
Level 2 in Electrical Engineering – Camborne College
