Head Chef – Asian Cuisine
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About the Role
A prestigious 5-star luxury property in Dubai is seeking a highly experienced and creative Head Chef for Asian Cuisine to lead culinary operations. The role requires 5-7 years of Asian cuisine experience, including at least 2 years as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with strong leadership and menu innovation skills.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day to day kitchen operations of the Asian cuisine concept
- Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of high quality, authentic Asian dishes
- Develop and innovate menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef, aligning with market trends and guest expectations
- Train, mentor, and develop the kitchen brigade to maintain high performance and culinary excellence
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
- Monitor food cost, inventory, and waste control to achieve financial targets
- Oversee kitchen scheduling, staff allocation, and operational efficiency
- Maintain strong coordination with front of house teams to ensure seamless service delivery
- Drive guest satisfaction through quality control and continuous improvement
- Handle supplier management, procurement, and quality sourcing of ingredients
Requirements
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Asian cuisine
- At least 2 years in a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef role
- Strong expertise in Asian culinary techniques and regional specialties (e.g., Southeast Asian, Pan Asian, or specialty cuisines)
- Proven ability to lead, train, and manage multicultural kitchen teams
- Strong understanding of kitchen financials, including food cost and inventory management
- Recognized culinary qualification or certification
- Creative mindset with a strong focus on quality, presentation, and innovation
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, luxury hospitality environment
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays
Full Job Posting
Head Chef – Asian Cuisine
- We are seeking a highly experienced and creative Head Chef – Asian Cuisine to lead the culinary operations within a prestigious 5 star luxury property in Dubai.
- This role is ideal for a dynamic culinary professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of quality and authenticity.
- The position will directly report to the Executive Chef.
- Note: Hotel name and brand details will be shared only with shortlisted candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day to day kitchen operations of the Asian cuisine concept.
- Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of high quality, authentic Asian dishes.
- Develop and innovate menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef, aligning with market trends and guest expectations.
- Train, mentor, and develop the kitchen brigade to maintain high performance and culinary excellence.
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
- Monitor food cost, inventory, and waste control to achieve financial targets.
- Oversee kitchen scheduling, staff allocation, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain strong coordination with front of house teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Drive guest satisfaction through quality control and continuous improvement.
- Handle supplier management, procurement, and quality sourcing of ingredients.
Requirements
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Asian cuisine, including at least 2 years in a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef role.
- Strong expertise in Asian culinary techniques and regional specialties (e.g., Southeast Asian, Pan Asian, or specialty cuisines).
- Proven ability to lead, train, and manage multicultural kitchen teams.
- Strong understanding of kitchen financials, including food cost and inventory management.
- Recognized culinary qualification or certification.
- Creative mindset with a strong focus on quality, presentation, and innovation.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, luxury hospitality environment.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive tax free salary.
- Fully furnished 1 bedroom accommodation with access to recreational facilities.
- Company provided transportation or transportation allowance.
- No live out allowance provided.
Work Schedule
- This position operates on a shift based schedule aligned with luxury hospitality standards.
- Working hours may include evenings, weekends, and public holidays, depending on operational requirements.
- Weekly days off are rotational and subject to business needs.
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