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Brand Head Chef - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted today
- Salary
- Not published
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Executive
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
A growing, flavour-led fast-casual concept in the UAE, built around fresh ingredients, bowls, grilled proteins, vegetables, salads and house-made sauces. Restaurants in Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, a flagship opening in Abu Dhabi, and more to follow.
This is a brand role rather than a single kitchen. You set the food for every location and make sure it tastes the same on a busy lunch service, on a delivery order and in a restaurant that has not opened yet. You report directly to the founder and shape the menu as the concept grows.
What The Role Covers
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This is a brand role rather than a single kitchen. You set the food for every location and make sure it tastes the same on a busy lunch service, on a delivery order and in a restaurant that has not opened yet. You report directly to the founder and shape the menu as the concept grows.
What The Role Covers
- Audit and refine the existing menu, keep what works and develop new signature dishes
- Work hands-on with the central kitchen on batch recipes, yields, portion specifications and preparation schedules
- Decide what is prepared centrally and how it is stored, transported and finished at each outlet
- Make sure every dish holds up in busy service, takeaway and delivery
- Create recipe cards, preparation guides and presentation standards, and train the teams to follow them
- Control food cost, portions, wastage, food safety and allergen standards
- Lead culinary readiness for the new flagship, menu launches and future openings
- An experienced Head Chef, or an exceptional Senior Sous Chef ready for broader responsibility
- Real strength in proteins, vegetables, salads, dressings, sauces and marinades
- Experience in fast-casual, multi-site or central-kitchen operations
- Wood-fire or Josper experience is a strong advantage
- Practical, collaborative leadership and genuine openness to feedback
- Strong English communication
- Competitive tax-free salary, all-inclusive
- Medical insurance and duty meals
- Annual flight ticket allowance
- Employment visa and relocation support for overseas candidates
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