Job Description

Job Title:

Turkish Head Chef - Restaurant & Lounge

Location:

UAE

Industry:

Turkish Cuisine o Restaurant o Lounge o Hospitality

Employment Type:

Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and passionate

Turkish Head Chef

to lead the kitchen operations of our premium

Turkish restaurant and lounge

concept. The ideal candidate has a strong background in

authentic Turkish cuisine

combined with

modern presentation and lounge-style dining

, capable of designing menus, leading teams, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

You will be responsible for

menu creation, food quality, cost control, kitchen leadership, team training, HACCP compliance, and overall culinary vision

.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all kitchen operations Create authentic and innovative

Turkish restaurant & lounge menus

Ensure exceptional taste, presentation, and consistency of dishes Oversee

grill, kebab, mezze, bakery, dessert and live cooking stations

Train, mentor, and schedule kitchen brigade staff Control

food cost, portioning, wastage, inventory, and purchasing

Ensure compliance with

HACCP, Dubai Municipality, and hygiene standards

Collaborate with operations team on events, promotions, and new concepts Work closely with management on pricing, menu engineering, and recipes Lead kitchen during peak service in a

high-volume restaurant & lounge

environment Support pre-opening setup if required (SOPs, kitchen layout, equipment list)

Requirements

Minimum

5-7 years experience

as Head Chef or Sous Chef in Turkish restaurants Strong expertise in: Kebabs & grills (mangal, ocakbasi) Pide, lahmacun, bakery Cold & hot mezze Clay pot & slow-cooked dishes Turkish desserts and sweets Experience working in

restaurant + lounge / nightlife / shisha venues

is an advantage Proven leadership and team management skills Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene systems Ability to design menus and maintain standard recipe costing UAE / GCC experience preferred Fluency in English required (Turkish language is a plus)

Preferred Background

Istanbul, Gaziantep, Hatay, Bursa culinary experience Experience with

open kitchen & live grill

concepts Experience in

fine dining or premium casual Turkish venues

Pre-opening restaurant experience

How to Apply

Please submit:

Updated CV Portfolio or sample menu (if available) Expected salary Notice period / availability
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED6,000.00 per month

Experience:

* F&B Manager: 4 years (Required)