Job Title: Head Chef – Fast Casual Restaurant

Location: Dubai, UAE (Jumeirah Village Circle)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef with a strong background in fast-casual cuisine to lead our kitchen operations in Dubai. This is a unique opportunity to shape the culinary direction of a new restaurant focused on delivering a high-quality, house-made fast-casual menu in the vibrant neighborhood of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop and refine recipes, cooking techniques, and other menu items.
• Train and manage kitchen staff, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
• Oversee and do food preparation, portion control, and follow presentation standards.
• Ensure full compliance with Dubai Municipality food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and supplier relationships with a focus on cost control.
• Collaborate with management on menu innovation and seasonal offerings.
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
• Implement systems for quality control and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of culinary experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Pre-opening experience is a strong advantage.
• Proven expertise in high-end fast-casual kitchen operations, with a focus on house-made food preparation. Softserve experience is a plus.
• Culinary degree/diploma or equivalent professional training preferred.
• PIC (Person In Charge) certification is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to lead a flagship restaurant within a homegrown food brand.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic and inclusive work culture.

Skills

Expertise in fast-casual cuisine

Recipe development and menu innovation

Fried chicken and soft-serve preparation experience

Strong leadership and team management

Kitchen operations and workflow optimization

Food safety and hygiene compliance (Dubai Municipality standards)

Inventory and cost control

Supplier and procurement management

Effective communication and organization

Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment