Job Description

Head Chef - The Monk (Indo-Chinese Cuisine)About The Monk

The Monk is Dubai's leading Indo-Chinese restaurant brand, with four branches across the city (Karama, Arjan, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Meadows) and ambitious plans for food trucks and mall outlets. Known for authentic Indo-Chinese flavors with a modern twist, The Monk is building a strong reputation as the go-to destination for casual dining, delivery, and catering.

We are looking for a

dynamic, experienced, and creative Head Chef

to lead our kitchens and ensure consistency, innovation, and operational excellence across all outlets.

Role Overview

The Head Chef will be responsible for:

Overseeing daily kitchen operations across branches. Standardizing recipes, plating, and kitchen procedures. Driving menu innovation aligned with Indo-Chinese cuisine trends. Managing kitchen staff recruitment, training, and performance. Ensuring food quality, hygiene, and compliance with UAE Municipality standards. Collaborating with the central kitchen, procurement, and operations team for cost efficiency.

Key ResponsibilitiesCulinary Excellence

Maintain authenticity of Indo-Chinese cuisine while introducing seasonal/innovative dishes. Standardize recipes and ensure portion control, taste, and presentation consistency. Conduct regular tasting sessions and quality audits at all branches.

Operations & Inventory

Coordinate with procurement and central kitchen on supply chain needs. Control food costs by monitoring wastage and optimizing supplier pricing. Implement Just-In-Time inventory methods to reduce overhead. Oversee daily kitchen checklists (gas, prep, hygiene, equipment).

Leadership & Staff Management

Lead and mentor Sous Chefs, CDPs, and BOH teams across outlets. Organize staff schedules, training sessions, and cross-branch support. Maintain discipline, motivation, and career development pathways.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure adherence to Dubai Municipality health, hygiene, and HACCP standards. Maintain detailed SOPs for food safety, storage, and kitchen cleanliness. Oversee incident reporting, kitchen audits, and certifications.

Collaboration & Reporting

Work closely with management on menu engineering, promotions, and seasonal campaigns. Support finance by providing accurate COGS reports and recipe costings. Liaise with marketing for food photography, launches, and chef-driven events.

Requirements

Minimum

8-10 years of culinary experience

, with at least

3-5 years as Head Chef / Executive Chef

. Strong background in Indo-Chinese cuisine (experience in Tangra/Kolkata style preferred). Proven ability to manage multi-branch operations. Strong leadership and team-building skills. Knowledge of food cost management, inventory control, and supplier negotiations. HACCP Level 3 or equivalent certification (preferred). Excellent communication skills (English; Hindi/Mandarin an added advantage).

What We Offer

Competitive salary with performance bonuses. Visa, medical insurance, annual leave, and ticket benefits. Opportunity to lead a growing Indo-Chinese brand in Dubai. Creative freedom in menu development and new concepts.
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To Apply:

Send your CV, portfolio (if available), and a brief cover note highlighting your Indo-Chinese culinary experience to

[info@spffoods.com]

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

Must Know Indo Chinese Food
Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

Head Chef: 5 years (Required)
Location:

* Dubai (Required)