Head Chef

We are looking for an experienced and passionate **Head Chef** to lead our kitchen operations, maintain high food quality and hygiene standards, control food costs, and develop a strong kitchen team. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, excellent knowledge of food production, and experience in a fast\-paced F\&B environment. **\*Those who can Join Immediately shall apply\*** Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the kitchen team, including chefs, CDPs, commis chefs, and kitchen assistants. * Plan and supervise daily food preparation, production, and service. * Ensure consistent food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control. * Develop and maintain recipes, SOPs, and standardized preparation methods. * Monitor food costs, COGS, wastage, portion sizes, and inventory. * Conduct regular stock checks and coordinate with the purchasing team for ordering. * Ensure proper FIFO/FEFO practices and minimize food wastage. * Maintain excellent hygiene, food safety, and sanitation standards. * Ensure compliance with company policies and UAE food safety requirements. * Prepare kitchen schedules, staff rosters, and allocate duties effectively. * Train, coach, and develop kitchen staff to improve performance and productivity. * Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance requirements. * Handle customer complaints related to food quality and take corrective action. * Work closely with the Operations and Management teams to improve kitchen efficiency. * Support menu development, new product trials, and seasonal promotions. * Maintain accurate records of production, wastage, stock, and food costs. * Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently during peak business hours. * Take responsibility for overall kitchen performance and team discipline. Required Qualifications \& Experience * Minimum **5–7 years of professional kitchen experience**. * Previous experience as a **Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Senior Chef** in a reputed F\&B company, restaurant, café, hotel, or multi\-outlet operation. * Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and food safety. * Experience in cost control, inventory management, and wastage reduction. * Strong leadership and team\-management skills. * Ability to work under pressure in a fast\-paced environment. * Good communication and problem\-solving skills. * Strong understanding of HACCP and food hygiene practices. * Experience with recipe costing and menu development is preferred. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) * Food quality and consistency * Food cost and COGS control * Reduction of food wastage * Kitchen productivity and efficiency * Hygiene and food safety compliance * Staff training and retention * Recipe and portion control * Inventory accuracy * Customer satisfaction * Successful execution of new menu items and promotions Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate should be **hands\-on, disciplined, organized, commercially aware, and passionate about food**. They should be able to lead the kitchen team while maintaining quality, controlling costs, and ensuring smooth day\-to\-day kitchen operations. Pay: AED7,000\.00 \- AED10,000\.00 per month Work Location: In person