WE’RE HIRING | GROUP EXECUTIVE CHEF – HOT KITCHEN
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Group Executive Chef – Hot Kitchen to oversee and lead hot kitchen operations across multiple outlets within our group.
üìç Location: Al Ain, UAE
üè¢ Industry: F&B / Caf√© & Restaurant Group
üíº Position: Group Executive Chef ‚Äì Hot Kitchen
⏱️ Joining: Immediate joiners preferred
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and oversee hot kitchen operations across all group outlets.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain recipes, food quality, presentation, and portion standards.
• Create and implement kitchen SOPs, operational procedures, and hygiene standards.
• Manage menu development, costing, food cost control, wastage, and inventory.
• Lead, train, evaluate, and develop Head Chefs, CDPs, Demi Chefs, and Commis teams.
• Conduct regular kitchen audits and ensure consistent standards across outlets.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and municipality requirements.
• Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, HR, and Management for smooth kitchen operations.
• Support new outlet openings, kitchen setup, menu implementation, and team training.
• Monitor kitchen manpower requirements, productivity, scheduling, and performance.
• Identify operational gaps and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Requirements:
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Group Head Chef, Corporate Chef, or similar senior culinary leadership role.
• Strong background in Hot Kitchen operations.
• Experience managing multiple outlets or restaurant/café locations is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of menu development, recipe standardization, food costing, inventory, and waste control.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and training skills.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• UAE/GCC F&B experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in Al Ain, UAE.
Interested candidates may apply by sending their updated CV with the position “Group Executive Chef – Hot Kitchen” mentioned in the application.
