Operations Head Chef
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About This Role
Overview
A premium café chain operating across multiple locations, including over 10 outlets, two central kitchens, and two roasteries in two countries is looking for a **Operational Head Chef** in our team of enthusiasts to become the most recognizable brand in Dubai.
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing and developing innovative, high-quality menus that reflect the latest culinary trends and seasonal ingredients.
- Ensure the highest standards of food preparation and presentation.
- Incorporate locally sourced and sustainable ingredients to enhance menu offerings.
- Lead, manage, train, hire and motivate the culinary team to achieve high performance.
- Conduct regular training sessions to ensure staff are knowledgeable about best practices and safety protocols.
- Schedule and supervise daily activities of the kitchen staff.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the fine dining kitchen, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- Maintain and manage inventory of ingredients, supplies, and equipment.
- Ensure proper maintenance and use of all kitchen equipment.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team for timely repairs and servicing of equipment.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, including food handling and sanitation standards.
- Conduct regular inspections to identify and address any potential safety hazards.
- Implement and enforce proper cleaning routines for all kitchen areas and equipment.
- Collaborate with the restaurant management team to plan and execute successful dining experiences.
- Provide regular updates to the Brand Chef on the status of culinary operations.
- Participate in departmental meetings to discuss operational improvements and address any concerns.
- Conduct regular inventory checks and manage stock levels to prevent shortages.
- Monitor and control costs related to culinary operations, ensuring budget adherence, control food cost percentage.
- Implement measures to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Continuously strive for culinary excellence by incorporating the latest trends and techniques in food preparation and presentation.
- Ensure that all dishes reflect the highest standards of taste, texture, and visual appeal.
- Ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and service team.
- Control portioning and plating standards.
- Supervise stock rotation and storage standards.
About You
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the Operational/Cloud kitchen/Main Production Kitchen or luxury hospitality industry.
- Bachelor degree, Certified Culinary Arts Diploma
- Strongly committed to teamwork and customer service
- Eye for detail to achieve operational excellence
- Proven experience in managing Breakfast/Lunch Full time level restaurants.
- Strong ability to work with brand partners to create collaborative culinary experiences.
- Experience in managing large teams and overseeing culinary operations for high-end dining establishments.
- Russian language is a plus
- What you get:
- A strategic role beyond a single kitchen - multi-unit responsibility
- Real impact on business performance, not just cooking
- Exposure to brand development and expansion
- Salary aligned with experience
Experience
- Operational: 5 years (Preferred)
Language
- Russian (Preferred)
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