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Head Chef – Asian Cuisine

Confidential
Sharjah Emirate, UAE
fulltime
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Culinary ArtsMenu PlanningFood CostingHygiene and SafetyKitchen ManagementGourmet Cooking
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Head Chef – Asian Cuisine

📍 Dubai, UAE

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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