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Corporate Executive Chef & Head of Culinary Operations
Forka Collective investment LLC
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Director
Onsite
3 weeks ago
Lebanese cuisineMediterranean cuisineBaking and pastryMenu engineeringFood cost managementHACCP
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About the Role
Forka Collective seeks a senior Corporate Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across its F&B portfolio. The role involves auditing and restructuring underperforming kitchens, implementing SOPs, and driving menu innovation with a focus on Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine.
Key Skills for This Role
Lebanese cuisineMediterranean cuisineBaking and pastryMenu engineeringFood cost managementHACCP
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive operational audits of acquired venues or consulting clients
- Implement scalable SOPs for prep, line execution, and closing duties
- Standardize recipes, plating guides, and portion controls across all venues
- Design and launch innovative menus emphasizing Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine
- Oversee baking and pastry program for in house production
- Manage group wide Food Cost metrics and BOH labor percentages
- Negotiate contracts with food suppliers and vendors
- Recruit, evaluate, and mentor venue level Head Chefs and BOH staff
Requirements
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive culinary experience
- At least 3 years in a Corporate Executive Chef, Culinary Director, or Multi Unit Executive Chef capacity
- Proven track record of restructuring low performing kitchens
- Deep knowledge of Lebanese cuisine and Mediterranean fusions
- Strong technical skills in baking and pastry arts
- Elite understanding of kitchen P&Ls, yield management, and labor forecasting
- Fluency in English required; Arabic proficiency preferred
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About Forka
- Forka is a dynamic Food & Beverage holding company building, operating, and scaling exceptional hospitality brands across three pillars: internal venues, emerging F&B concepts, and elite operational consulting.
Role Overview
- The Corporate Executive Chef & Head of Culinary Operations is a senior leadership role directing culinary vision and back of house mechanics across the entire portfolio.
- The role involves auditing underperforming kitchens, implementing SOPs, and elevating food quality with a focus on modern Lebanese cuisine, Mediterranean fusions, and commercial baking.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive operational audits of acquired venues or external consulting clients.
- Spearhead total restructuring of unorganized kitchens, implementing scalable SOPs.
- Standardize recipes, plating guides, and portion controls across all venues.
- Ensure strict adherence to local health codes, municipality regulations, and HACCP.
- Design, test, and launch innovative menus emphasizing Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine.
- Oversee and integrate a specialized baking and pastry program.
- Analyze menu performance to balance culinary excellence with profitability.
- Assume full accountability for group wide Food Cost metrics and BOH labor percentages.
- Restructure inventory and purchasing systems to eliminate waste and theft.
- Leverage purchasing power to negotiate favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Recruit, evaluate, and mentor venue level Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, and BOH staff.
- Develop training manuals and conduct hands on culinary workshops.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 3 years in a Corporate Executive Chef, Culinary Director, or Multi Unit Executive Chef capacity.
- Proven track record of restructuring low performing kitchens into profitable operations.
- Deep knowledge of Lebanese cuisine and Mediterranean fusions, with strong baking and pastry skills.
- Elite understanding of kitchen P&Ls, yield management, and labor forecasting.
- Highly disciplined leader with commanding kitchen presence.
- Fluency in English required; Arabic proficiency highly preferred.
What We Offer
- A seat at the executive table with direct influence over culinary and operational direction.
- Highly competitive executive base salary with performance based bonuses.
- Autonomy to build, innovate, and lead across multiple hospitality brands.
How to Apply
- Submit updated CV and comprehensive culinary portfolio to info@Forka.com.
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