Director of Culinary - Fairmont Agra

Agra, UP, in on site Until 8/31/2026 10+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 2, 2026 Last posted July 2, 2026
Job description

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WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

  • Oversee the operations concerning food production in all restaurants, banquet functions and stewarding operations while introducing new methods .
  • Identify Market needs to Hotel Guests & local market. Monitor and analyze the activities and trends of competition Hotels.
  • Ensure innovative & creative food display with exceptional promotional activities
  • Communicate & play a major role in public relations both with hotel guests and outside hotel while maintaining highest levels of professionalism & ethics.
  • Maintain food safety & hygiene to international standards and also ensure compliance as per local regulations.

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS INCLUDE:

  • Creative & Modern Visionary.
  • Curious & innovative to continue the existing concepts along with implementation of new trends & ideas in Culinary.
  • Perfectionist with sharp eye for details leading to excellence.
  • Excellent in Public Relations & Communication Skills.
  • Strong process orientation;
  • Strong Leadership abilities and organizational skills;
  • Entrepreneurial, thinks out of the box;
  • Able to drive change and look for operational efficiencies/synergies across the network
  • Go-getter; comfortable taking ownership of projects and expanding scope of responsibilities.
  • Successful Pre-opening experience will be a distinct advantage
  • Minimum 10 to 12  years of international hospitality experience with minimum 2 to 3 years in similar role.
  • Strong Operational/Technical Knowledge.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

  • Come As You Are
  • Work With Purpose
  • Grow, Learn and Enjoy
  • Explore Limitless Possibilities
About this role

Summary

Oversee food operations, innovate culinary offerings, ensure safety, lead teams, and drive guest satisfaction.

Job title

Director of Culinary

Experience level

10-12 years + 2-3 years in similar role

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

Agra, India; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

food safetyleadershipcommunicationoperationscreativity

Preferred skills

public relationspre-opening experienceinnovation

Specializations

culinaryfood safetyoperationshospitalityleadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

On-site City