Executive Chef — Production & Kitchen Management
Role Overview
YABA by Chef Shaheen seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen production and manage systems, people, and supplies for consistent food quality.
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Role overview
YABA by Chef Shaheen seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen production and manage systems, people, and supplies for consistent food quality.
Main responsibilities
- Lead daily preparation, batch cooking, and production planning.
- Manage ingredient ordering, purchasing requests, and supplier coordination.
- Oversee receiving and check quantities, quality, temperatures, and specifications.
- Control stock, storage, expiry dates, inventory, food costs, and waste.
- Standardize recipes, portions, yields, and production procedures.
- Organize kitchen staffing, duties, training, and performance.
- Coordinate with service operations to maintain availability and consistency.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene, and kitchen SOPs.
Requirements
- Proven Executive Chef or senior Head Chef experience in established restaurant operations.
- Strong hands-on cooking background and high-volume production management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage ordering, receiving, inventory, and food costs.
- Strong team leadership, organization, and quality control.
Salary
- AED 10,000–12,000 per month.
Employment type
- Full-time.
Workplace
- Work location is Yaba Arzaz, Al Khawaneej 2, Dubai; work is in person.
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