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Kitchen Manager

Nourish Restaurant LLC
Dubai, UAE
Full-time
Senior
Onsite
AED 8,000/month
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Kitchen operations managementCulinary artsFood preparation and presentationHACCP standardsFood safety and storageFIFO food rotation

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Kitchen operations and team leadership

  • Establish work schedules and organize kitchen operations; lead the kitchen team during service and maintain order and discipline.
  • Discover and train talented chefs, develop junior kitchen staff, and cross-train employees across stations.
  • Provide guidance on line cooking, food preparation and plating; maintain staff capability and training opportunities.
  • Prepare and deliver result- and goal-oriented team briefings; motivate staff and provide positive performance feedback.
  • Supervise stewards and their activities, and conduct trial shifts for new recruits according to company SOPs.

Food quality, safety and equipment

  • Ensure HACCP standards are met throughout food preparation, from ingredients through finished dishes.
  • Supervise food preparation and presentation to meet quality and restaurant standards; check dishes for accuracy and appearance.
  • Ensure equipment is safe, functional, correctly used, cleaned and maintained, with records kept.
  • Maintain properly managed food storage units and enforce FIFO rotation, dating and organization of products.
  • Keep cooking stations stocked, especially before and during peak operating hours.

Stock, costs and guest experience

  • Oversee kitchen stock and ingredients, track and record inventory, replenish as needed and maintain par levels.
  • Manage food and product ordering, keep detailed records and reduce waste while supporting budget and system improvements.
  • Record wastage, staff food, received purchase orders, batch production and daily stock shortages.
  • Adhere to department budgets and financial goals.
  • Respond personally to customer inquiries and concerns when required and help deliver an exceptional dining experience and value for money.
  • Keep chefs in clean, tidy uniforms and presentable when visible to guests; follow and update culinary operations manuals.
  • Stay informed about menu items and product knowledge, and understand market needs and preferences.
  • Visit and support five branches.

Candidate requirements

  • Formal Culinary Arts training or at least 6 years of practical culinary experience, including 4 years in a leadership position.
  • Attention to detail, initiative, adaptability and strong stress tolerance in a high-pressure environment.
  • Leadership, teamwork, passion for food preparation, creative thinking and commitment to ongoing skill development.
  • Strong communication with suppliers and service providers; managerial ability to multitask, prioritize, direct and plan.
  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and operating system (SAPAD); SAPAD software experience is a major plus.
  • Understanding of food design, food and beverage industry knowledge, and a hands-on operational approach.
  • Fair and firm management, influencing, training and coaching skills; self-motivation and ability to encourage the same in associates.
  • Must have a driving license and car and be able to visit five branches.

Pay

  • AED 8,000–10,000 per month.

Work location

  • Work location is in person.

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