Executive Chef Catering (Abu Dhabi)
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About the Role
El Rey Global Travel is hiring an Executive Chef on behalf of a client to lead catering operations for events, industrial sites, and camp facilities in Abu Dhabi. The role requires proven experience in events and industrial catering, strong leadership, and HACCP knowledge.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee daily kitchen operations for events, industrial sites, and camp catering
- Plan and develop nutritious, high quality, and cost effective menus
- Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and timely service
- Manage kitchen teams, production schedules, and inventory
- Monitor food costs, stock levels, and supplier coordination
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards
- Maintain high operational standards while meeting client requirements and project timelines
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef in events and industrial catering
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Experience managing high volume food production and large catering operations
- Excellent knowledge of menu planning, food costing, and kitchen operations
- Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety regulations
- Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment
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Position Overview
- We are currently hiring on behalf of our client for an experienced Executive Chef to lead catering operations across events, industrial catering, and camp facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily kitchen operations for events, industrial sites, and camp catering.
- Plan and develop nutritious, high quality, and cost effective menus.
- Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and timely service.
- Manage kitchen teams, production schedules, and inventory.
- Monitor food costs, stock levels, and supplier coordination.
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
- Maintain high operational standards while meeting client requirements and project timelines.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef in events, industrial catering.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Experience managing high volume food production and large catering operations.
- Excellent knowledge of menu planning, food costing, and kitchen operations.
- Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety regulations.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment.
- UAE/GCC catering experience is preferred.
Work Location
- In person
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