Job Description

The Head Chef will be responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food preparation, presentation, and consistency. This role involves menu planning, ingredient sourcing, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards in accordance with cafe policies. The Head Chef will also collaborate with management to develop new dishes, control food costs, and deliver an excellent dining experience to customers.

Location- Al-Ain

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and design creative, cafe-style menus aligned with seasonal ingredients and customer preferences. Supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, taste, and presentation meet cafe standards. Train, motivate, and manage kitchen staff to ensure efficiency and teamwork. Maintain proper inventory of ingredients and kitchen supplies; coordinate with suppliers for fresh produce. Monitor food cost, wastage, and portion control to maximize profitability. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations. Collaborate with management to introduce new recipes, promotions, and menu updates. Handle kitchen scheduling, shift planning, and performance evaluation of staff. Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance and cleanliness.

Job Requirements (JR):

Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field. Minimum

3-5 years of experience

as a Head Chef or Sous Chef, preferably in a cafe or casual dining restaurant. Strong knowledge of international and cafe-style cuisine. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Strong creativity in menu development and food presentation. Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP certification is an advantage). Flexibility to work on weekends and public holidays as required. More prefer for immediately joiner
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

Are you available to join immediately? How much your expected salary?
Experience:

* Head Chef: 3 years (Required)