Assistant Executive Chef

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations and smooth service.
• Supervise and motivate Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, and kitchen teams.
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, portioning, and presentation across outlets.
• Ensure compliance with recipes, menu specifications, food safety standards, and company procedures.
• Monitor food costs, stock, wastage, and portion control; coordinate with Purchasing and Store teams on supply and inventory.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with HACCP principles and UAE food safety regulations.
• Support menu development, recipe standardization, dish testing, and seasonal promotions.
• Identify training needs and support kitchen staff development and performance.
• Monitor productivity, staffing, and operational efficiency; investigate quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Operations and restaurant management to maintain standards across branches and support new outlet openings and standardized procedures.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional kitchen operations experience, including senior chef or kitchen management experience.
• Assistant Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or equivalent senior culinary experience is highly preferred.
• Kitchen team management experience; multi-outlet experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles, hygiene, and kitchen standards.
• Strong understanding of food costing, inventory control, menu planning, and wastage management.
• Turkish, Lebanese, Middle Eastern, or Mediterranean cuisine knowledge is an advantage.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Commitment to food quality, consistency, discipline, and continuous improvement.
• UAE-based candidates are preferred.

Compensation

• Pay is AED 16,000–18,000 per month, based on experience and qualifications.

Workplace

• Work location is hybrid remote in the UAE.

What the employer offers

• Opportunity to join a growing restaurant brand and pursue professional development and career advancement.
• Dynamic, multicultural working environment and opportunity to contribute to culinary innovation and operational excellence.