Chef / Kitchen Lead
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About the Role
Daughter and Dad Coffee is seeking a Chef/Kitchen Lead to manage daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and team leadership. The role requires 3-5 years of culinary experience, knowledge of vegetarian/vegan cuisine, and a PIC Level 3 certification.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the daily preparation, production and presentation of all food items
- Lead the kitchen team during service and ensure consistent quality, portion control and presentation
- Support menu development, recipe testing, costing and supplier sourcing
- Place food stock orders and communicate professionally with suppliers
- Conduct daily and weekly stock checks to reduce spoilage, wastage and over ordering
- Ensure all food items are labelled, stored correctly and used within date
- Complete temperature checks, cleaning records and food safety documentation
- Maintain allergen, traceability and product specification records
- Act as kitchen PIC when required and ensure HACCP/FSMS procedures are followed
- Maintain excellent hygiene and cleanliness across all kitchen and preparation areas
Requirements
- Minimum 3 5 years’ culinary experience in a commercial kitchen, café or catering environment
- Previous experience leading a small kitchen team preferred
- Knowledge of vegetarian, vegan, healthy café food, costing and menu development preferred
- PIC Level 3 required or must be completed before starting / during onboarding
- Must already be based in the UAE
- Must be able to commute independently and organise own accommodation
- Must be flexible to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays
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Job Overview
- Chef/Kitchen Lead responsible for preparation, production and execution of food menu
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily preparation, production and presentation of all food items
- Lead the kitchen team during service and ensure consistent quality, portion control and presentation
- Support menu development, recipe testing, costing and supplier sourcing
- Place food stock orders and communicate professionally with suppliers
- Conduct daily and weekly stock checks to reduce spoilage, wastage and over ordering
- Ensure all food items are labelled, stored correctly and used within date
- Complete temperature checks, cleaning records and food safety documentation
- Maintain allergen, traceability and product specification records
- Act as kitchen PIC when required and ensure HACCP/FSMS procedures are followed
- Maintain excellent hygiene and cleanliness across all kitchen and preparation areas
Experience Required
- Minimum 3 5 years’ culinary experience in a commercial kitchen, café or catering environment
- Previous experience leading a small kitchen team preferred
- Knowledge of vegetarian, vegan, healthy café food, costing and menu development preferred
- PIC Level 3 required or must be completed before starting / during onboarding
Salary & Benefits
- Salary from AED 4,000 per month, depending on experience
- Company employment visa and health insurance provided
- Annual leave and other benefits as per UAE labour requirements
Additional Requirements
- Must already be based in the UAE
- Must be able to commute independently and organise own accommodation
- Must be flexible to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays
- Start date: September/October 2026
Location
- Location: Mushrif Park
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