We are seeking an accomplished Head Chef with proven experience in international fine dining and premium restaurant operations in the UAE.
The ideal candidate must have a strong culinary background, extensive experience leading high-end restaurant kitchens, and proven expertise across multiple international cuisines.
Requirements Minimum 10 years of professional culinary experience
* Minimum 3 years as Head Chef / Chef de Cuisine or equivalent senior culinary leadership role
* Proven experience in fine-dining or high-end restaurant operations
* Strong expertise in international cuisine, preferably across European, Mediterranean, Asian, Middle Eastern and contemporary concepts
* Minimum 3 years of UAE culinary experience
* Currently based in the UAE
* Previous experience with renowned international restaurant groups, luxury hospitality brands or premium standalone restaurants
* Degree, diploma or recognized qualification in Culinary Arts
* Strong experience in menu development, menu engineering, food costing and kitchen management
* Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards*
* Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing professional culinary teams
Key Responsibilities
- * Lead all culinary and kitchen operations
- Develop and execute high-quality international menus
- Maintain exceptional standards of taste, consistency, plating and presentation
- Lead, train and manage the culinary team
- Manage food cost, inventory, wastage and kitchen profitability
- Maintain strict food-safety and hygiene standards
Only candidates with relevant UAE fine-dining / high-end restaurant experience who closely match the above requirements should apply.