Executive Chef / Head Chef

Kabab Erbil Restaurant

Negotiable

Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

Full Time

5-10 Years

Any

N/A

Posted 2 days ago

Job Details

We are looking for a highly experienced Executive Chef to lead premium dining restaurant operations in the UAE.

Candidate Requirements:
* Strong experience in premium dining / upscale restaurant concepts
* Expertise in kitchen operations and system management
* Experience in menu engineering and food cost control
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Experience in restaurant pre-opening and setup projects
* Operationally strong and process-oriented personality
* Middle Eastern cuisine and live grill experience is a strong advantage
* Arabic speaking candidates preferred
* Arab nationality preferred
* GCC experience preferred

Key Responsibilities:
* Complete kitchen operation management
* Staff training and performance management
* SOP implementation and hygiene control
* Inventory and food cost management
* Menu planning and quality consistency
* Coordination with management for business growth
* Maintaining UAE food safety and municipality standards

Salary & Benefits:
* Salary will be based on experience, operational knowledge, and interview performance
* Employment visa provided
* Medical insurance as per UAE law
* Annual paid leave as per UAE labour law
* Air ticket as per company policy
* Accommodation / transportation subject to company policy
* Other benefits as per UAE labour law

Additional Requirement:
Candidates must share:
* Updated CV
* Food portfolio / plated dish presentation photos
* Instagram / TikTok / social media profiles related to culinary work (if available)

Preferred Profile:
We are looking for a chef who is not only creative in cooking but also operationally disciplined, system-oriented, and capable of independently managing premium restaurant standards and large kitchen teams.

Languages

Any

Nationality

Any

Company Size

51-200