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Fine Dining Head Chef
Mihbash LLC
Dubai, UAE
Contract
Manager
Onsite
1 months ago
Mediterranean CuisineSeafood CuisineLive Fire CookingMenu DevelopmentKitchen Operations ManagementFood Costing
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Mediterranean CuisineSeafood CuisineLive Fire Cooking
About the Role
A fine dining concept in the UAE is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead culinary development and kitchen operations. The ideal candidate has extensive Mediterranean and seafood cuisine expertise, live-fire cooking experience, and a proven background in fine dining.
Key Skills for This Role
Mediterranean CuisineSeafood CuisineLive Fire CookingMenu DevelopmentKitchen Operations ManagementFood Costing
Responsibilities
- Develop, curate, and continuously refine seasonal menus
- Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and consistency
- Source and establish relationships with suppliers and vendors
- Manage food costing, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen budgets
- Recruit, train, and lead kitchen teams
- Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and operational excellence
- Work hands on during service and lead by example
- Collaborate closely with management on concept development and execution
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of professional culinary experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the UAE
- Proven background in fine dining establishments
- Strong expertise in Mediterranean and seafood cuisine
- Experience with flame grilling, charcoal cooking, wood fired concepts, or live fire kitchens
- Demonstrated ability to create menus, manage suppliers, and oversee full kitchen operations
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Full Job Posting
Hiring Overview
- We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Head Chef to lead the culinary development and kitchen operations of an exciting fine dining concept in the UAE.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, curate, and continuously refine seasonal menus
- Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and consistency
- Source and establish relationships with suppliers and vendors
- Manage food costing, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen budgets
- Recruit, train, and lead kitchen teams
- Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and operational excellence
- Work hands on during service and lead by example
- Collaborate closely with management on concept development and execution
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of professional culinary experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the UAE
- Proven background in fine dining establishments
- Strong expertise in Mediterranean and seafood cuisine
- Experience with flame grilling, charcoal cooking, wood fired concepts, or live fire kitchens
- Demonstrated ability to create menus, manage suppliers, and oversee full kitchen operations
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Position Details
- Contract duration: 6–8 months, with the possibility of transitioning into a long term role
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