Head Chef – International Fine Dining

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. Show more Show less

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.

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.