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Head Chef
Ocho Rios Restaurant
Dubai, UAE
Full-time
Director
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
Caribbean cuisineJamaican cuisineCaribbean cooking techniquesKitchen operationsMenu and recipe developmentFood preparation and presentation
Role Overview
The restaurant is seeking an experienced Head Chef specializing in Caribbean cuisine to lead kitchen operations.
The role includes kitchen-team leadership, consistent food quality, hygiene, and cost control.
Key Skills for This Role
Caribbean cuisineJamaican cuisineCaribbean cooking techniquesKitchen operationsMenu and recipe developmentFood preparation and presentation
Full Job Posting
About the restaurant
Ocho Rios is an upcoming Caribbean restaurant in Dubai focused on Caribbean flavours and culinary traditions.
Role overview
The restaurant is seeking an experienced Head Chef specializing in Caribbean cuisine to lead kitchen operations.
The role includes kitchen-team leadership, consistent food quality, hygiene, and cost control.
Kitchen responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations and supervise the kitchen team.
- Develop, prepare, and maintain authentic Caribbean dishes.
- Create and refine recipes, menus, and food presentations.
- Manage food purchasing, inventory, stock rotation, and portion control.
- Monitor food costs, minimize waste, and maintain quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality food safety and hygiene requirements.
- Train, supervise, and motivate kitchen staff.
- Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and service.
- Support restaurant pre-opening and ongoing operations with management.
Candidate requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef is required.
- Strong experience in Caribbean cuisine is essential.
- Kitchen-team management and training experience is required.
- A good understanding of food costing, inventory, and kitchen hygiene is required.
- Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Jamaican food and traditional Caribbean cooking techniques are desirable.
- Restaurant-opening experience is an advantage.
Compensation
- Salary is negotiable based on experience.
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