Head Chef

Head Chef | Jaan Restaurant (Abu Dhabi, UAE) Jaan Restaurant is seeking an experienced and innovative Head Chef to lead our kitchen and drive culinary excellence. If you're passionate about Indian cuisine and have a proven track record in kitchen leadership, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from experienced Head Chefs as well as accomplished Senior Sous Chefs who are ready to take the next step in their career and lead a kitchen of their own. Key Responsibilities Lead all kitchen operations and service delivery Create and develop innovative Indian menus Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and hygiene standards Manage food costing, inventory, and supplier relationships Recruit, train, and lead kitchen staff Drive operational efficiency and profitability Support catering, private events, and special activations Requirements Minimum 6-8 years of experience in senior kitchen leadership roles Current Head Chef experience preferred, or proven success as a Senior Sous Chef ready for progression Strong expertise in Indian cuisine, ingredients, and cooking techniques Proven ability to create innovative and contemporary Indian dishes Experience in menu development, costing, and kitchen management Strong leadership and team-building skills Commercial awareness and attention to detail Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment What We're Looking For ✅ Passion for food and hospitality ✅ Creative and quality-driven mindset ✅ Strong leadership and communication skills ✅ Organized, proactive, and solutions-focused 📍 Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) 🌍 Applications welcome from UAE-based and international candidates Apply Now Send your CV and culinary portfolio via LinkedIn DM or email: 📧 [email protected] hashtag#HeadChef hashtag#SeniorSousChef hashtag#IndianChef hashtag#IndianCuisine hashtag#HospitalityJobs hashtag#RestaurantJobs hashtag#HospitalityCareers hashtag#HiringNow hashtag#Recruitment hashtag#AbuDhabiJobs hashtag#UAEJobs hashtag#FoodAndBeverage hashtag#CulinaryCareers hashtag#CareerOpportunity hashtag#JaanRestaurant Show more Show less

Minimum 6-8 years of experience in senior kitchen leadership roles. Current Head Chef experience preferred, or proven success as a Senior Sous Chef ready for progression. Strong expertise in Indian cuisine, ingredients, and cooking techniques. Proven ability to create innovative and contemporary Indian dishes. Experience in menu development, costing, and kitchen management. Strong leadership and team-building skills. Commercial awareness and attention to detail. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Lead all kitchen operations and service delivery. Create and develop innovative Indian menus. Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and hygiene standards. Manage food costing, inventory, and supplier relationships. Recruit, train, and lead kitchen staff. Drive operational efficiency and profitability. Support catering, private events, and special activations.