Head Chef – Seafood Cuisine

**Location:** Dubai, UAE

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and manage all daily kitchen operations.
• Develop, test, and refine seafood-focused recipes and menu offerings.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff to achieve high performance.
• Maintain strict control over food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and food cost control while minimizing waste.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Oversee kitchen scheduling and manpower planning.
• Collaborate with management on menu development, promotions, and seasonal offerings.
• Address and resolve food quality concerns and customer feedback promptly.

Requirements

• Currently based in the UAE.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Minimum **2 years of experience as a Head Chef** OR **4 years as a Sous Chef** in a seafood-focused restaurant concept.
• Strong expertise in fish and seafood preparation, cooking techniques, sourcing, and menu development.
• Experience in Mediterranean seafood cuisine is highly preferred.
• Previous experience working in the UAE with a good understanding of local regulations and standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proven ability to implement and maintain kitchen SOPs, standards, and checklist systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Age: 25–40 years
• Passionate about seafood cuisine and culinary innovation.
• Strong operational and people-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Health insurance
• Paid annual leave
• Employee discounts
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Application Question(s)

• Do you have experience creating and managing seafood menus, including fish sourcing, preparation, and cost control?
• How many kitchen staff members have you directly managed?
• What is your expected monthly salary (AED)?
• How soon can you join?
• How many years of experience do you have as a Head Chef?

Language

• English (Required)