Company Description
The company is running 5 restaurants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and is expanding operation. We build a team of professionals with strong experience in local market.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Head Chef at MEGA FOODS for Restaurants Management LLC located in Dubai, with flexibility for some remote work in Abu Dhabi . The Head Chef will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations, menu planning, food preparation, ensuring food quality and safety standards, managing kitchen staff, and collaborating with management to develop new dishes and improve existing recipes.
Key Responsibilities
Turn key management of kitchen operations including pre-opening and opening stages, menu engineering, staffing, production control, cost control, delivery of P&L targets.
General Responsibilities
Deliver highest quality of food production and service for brand restaurants
Work closely together with Operations Team for the execution and implementation of culinary service
Manage and mentor restaurant Teams, ensuring proper production discipline
Training the kitchen Teams, taking a role of ambassador of latest food trends and techniques
Manage and control food costs while maintaining high quality and consistency in all menu items
Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment that complies with health and safety regulations and standards
Research and coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure that all ingredients and products meet brand standards
Manage restaurants pre-opening stages – develop new kitchen layouts, equipment, utensils dishware, tableware lists according to brand’s standards
Operational planning and budgeting
Control of staffing efficiency and labor costs
Qualifications
Culinary Arts, Food Safety, and Kitchen Management skills
Experience in menu planning, recipe development, and food preparation
Leadership, Team Management, and Communication skills
Knowledge of food cost control, inventory management, and kitchen operations
Creativity, Attention to Detail, and Time Management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and oversee multiple tasks
Experience working in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality industry
Culinary degree or certification is a plus
Requirements
Degree in Culinary Arts, or equivalent experience
At least 5 years of proven experience as a Chef in high-volume restaurant environment
Strong knowledge of international and regional cuisine, ingredients, preparation techniques, and culinary trends
Ability to manage Teams, work in a fast-paced environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff, vendors and customers
Proven ability to develop menus based on food costs and market trends
Strong leadership and managerial abilities, with the ability to mentor and develop kitchen Teams
HACCP Certification
PIC Level 3
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