Job Description

We are a high-volume, fast-paced cafe serving . Our menu features a variety of specialty coffee, brunch items, and desserts. We are looking for a

highly skilled, innovative, and hands-on Executive Chef

to lead our kitchen operations, introduce new dishes, and elevate our dessert selection with creative and high-quality offerings.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Strategy & Brand Consistency

Menu Engineering:

Own and manage the entire menu development lifecycle, ensuring creativity, market relevance, profitability, and adherence to the COMO Lounge brand aesthetic.

Standardization:

Develop, document, and enforce comprehensive

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

and detailed recipe manuals for all menu items across all branches, guaranteeing absolute consistency regardless of location.

Quality Control Audits:

Conduct regular, unannounced quality control audits across all branch kitchens to assess food quality, plate presentation, adherence to standards, and ingredient management.

Product Innovation:

Research regional and international culinary trends to introduce seasonal items and specials that drive sales and maintain COMO Lounge's competitive edge.

Financial Performance & Centralized Cost Control

Group P&L Oversight:

Directly manage and be accountable for the consolidated

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

across the entire COMO Lounge portfolio.

Budgeting:

Prepare and manage the annual operational and capital expenditure budgets for the combined kitchen departments.

Central Procurement:

Implement and oversee a centralized procurement strategy, negotiating bulk contracts with key suppliers to leverage group volume and secure the highest quality ingredients at the lowest cost.

Waste Management:

Develop and enforce group-wide systems for tracking, measuring, and minimizing food waste and inventory shrinkage.

Leadership, Training & Mentorship

Team Development:

Recruit, train, and directly mentor the

Senior Chefs

or

Kitchen Managers

at each branch. Conduct regular one-on-one performance reviews and establish professional development plans.

Kitchen Discipline:

Uphold and enforce the highest standards of professionalism, cleanliness, organization, and discipline in all kitchen environments.

Hiring & Staffing:

Define staffing standards and assist local management teams in recruiting and training back-of-house personnel to meet group standards.

Work Culture:

Lead by example to cultivate a positive, safe, and highly efficient kitchen culture that retains top talent.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

HACCP & Hygiene:

Ensure complete and continuous compliance with all UAE Municipality, health, safety, and hygiene regulations across all physical locations.

Equipment Management:

Oversee the preventative maintenance schedule for all critical equipment group-wide, advising on capital investment for new or replacement machinery.

Inter-Branch Communication:

Establish effective communication protocols between all branch kitchens and F&B managers to facilitate seamless execution of menu changes and operational directives.

Qualifications Required:

Minimum of

5+ years of experience

as an Executive Chef or Cluster Executive Chef managing multiple locations/outlets in a high-end, high-volume environment. Proven ability to drive profitability by managing a multi-unit P&L and maintaining

strict control over COGS and Labor Costs.

Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with demonstrable success in

mentoring and leading other Senior Chefs/CDPs/DCDPs

Advanced knowledge of international culinary standards and UAE food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP certification). Willingness to travel regularly between COMO Lounge locations within the operational region.

Must have a valid UAE Driver's License

Preferred:

Culinary Degree or equivalent professional certification.

Experience in the specialty cafe or high-end casual dining sector. Proficiency in centralized inventory and POS management systems.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to create and shape

a unique and trendy menu. Work in a

busy, high-reputation cafe

with a loyal customer base. Competitive salary and

career growth opportunities

.

Freedom to experiment

and introduce exciting food concepts.

You may reach out direct here:

WhatsApp:

0568770664

Email:

comolounge.hr@gmail.com

If you are a passionate and innovative chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves creating

delicious and eye-catching dishes

, apply now!

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

When you can join us?
Education:

Diploma (Preferred)
License/Certification:

UAE Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:

* 100% (Required)