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Multi Unit Chef

MAXZI The Good Food Cafe and Restaurant
Dubai, UAE
Full-time
Director
Onsite
Discovered 4 days ago
Multi-unit culinary operationsMenu and recipe standardizationFood safety and hygieneHACCP / Food Safety certificationFood cost and wastage controlInventory management
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Role Overview

Oversee culinary operations across multiple outlets or units.

Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, kitchen standards, food safety, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

Lead and develop kitchen teams while driving menu innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee culinary operations across multiple units and maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and service standards.
  • Lead, coach, and develop Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, and kitchen teams across locations.
  • Develop and standardize menus, recipes, portion sizes, and kitchen SOPs.
  • Monitor food costs, wastage, inventory, and kitchen productivity, implementing corrective actions.
  • Ensure food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and health and safety compliance across kitchens.
  • Plan kitchen manpower, schedules, and resources with Operations and HR.
  • Conduct regular unit visits and operational audits.
  • Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Operations, and F&B teams to optimize costs and culinary performance.
  • Support new outlet openings, kitchen setups, menu launches, and other culinary projects.

Experience and Qualifications

  • At least 8–12 years of progressive culinary experience, preferably in restaurants, hospitality, food service, or multi-unit operations.
  • At least 3–5 years in a Head Chef, Cluster Chef, or similar senior culinary leadership role is required.
  • Proven experience managing multiple outlets, kitchens, or locations simultaneously is required.
  • Strong knowledge of UAE food safety, hygiene, and health and safety requirements is required.
  • HACCP, Food Safety certification, and other relevant health and safety credentials are preferred.
  • Good knowledge of MS Office, restaurant management systems, POS, and kitchen or operational technology is required.
  • Comfort using technology and operational reporting tools is required.
  • A UAE Driving Licence is required.

Workplace

  • Work is performed in person in Dubai.

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