Head Chef

About 971 Hospitality and Soraya 971 Hospitality Limited is a UAE-based hospitality company and part of the wider Pachamama Group, founded in London in 2014, with a portfolio of restaurants across London and Monaco. Building on this international experience, 971 Hospitality operates its own restaurants, partners with owners and developers, advises on concepts and openings, and provides restaurant services across the UAE. Our name reflects the UAE’s country code — a company built here, for here. Our flagship concept, Soraya, is a refined dining destination in Abu Dhabi celebrating Persian-inspired cuisine in an elegant greenhouse setting, with flavorful dishes, smoky grilled skewers, and a distinctive communal dining experience. We are now preparing to bring Soraya to Dubai and are looking for talented hospitality professionals to join our pre-opening team and help establish our next destination for exceptional dining and hospitality. About the Job As a Head Chef at Soraya (Dubai), you will lead the kitchen team, oversee daily operations, and ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation. You will bring Soraya’s culinary concept to life while maintaining high standards of kitchen performance, hygiene, and profitability. Your key responsibilities include: • Lead, train, and develop the kitchen team. • Oversee food preparation, quality, presentation, and consistency. • Develop menus and maintain culinary standards aligned with Soraya’s concept. • Manage food costs, stock, purchasing, and waste control. • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and UAE regulations. • Coordinate with the management to ensure smooth service and an excellent guest experience. About You • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Chef de Cuisine in fine dining or upscale hospitality venue. • Strong culinary skills, with Persian or Middle Eastern cuisine experience an advantage. • Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills. • Knowledge of menu development, food costing, stock control, and kitchen profitability. • Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards. • A hands-on approach, attention to detail, and passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. Show more Show less

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Chef de Cuisine in fine dining or upscale hospitality venue. Strong culinary skills, with Persian or Middle Eastern cuisine experience an advantage. Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills. Knowledge of menu development, food costing, stock control, and kitchen profitability. Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards. A hands-on approach, attention to detail, and passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Lead, train, and develop the kitchen team. Oversee food preparation, quality, presentation, and consistency. Develop menus and maintain culinary standards aligned with Soraya’s concept. Manage food costs, stock, purchasing, and waste control. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and UAE regulations. Coordinate with the management to ensure smooth service and an excellent guest experience.