Brand Chef

Independent Food Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the UAE is seeking experienced Head Chefs and Brand Chefs to lead the culinary operations across multiple restaurants. Candidates should possess significant experience in high-volume dining environments and have a strong educational background in culinary arts. This role offers the opportunity to significantly influence each restaurant's success while managing a professional kitchen team.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a full-service, high-volume dining restaurant.
• Strong understanding of inventory and food cost controls.
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage menu writing and cost control.
• Oversee inventory and food purchasing.
• Develop BOH teams and operational solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Control

Menu Development

Education

Bachelor Degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management Major in Culinary Arts

Job description

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under it’s umbrella – SALT, Switch, Parker’s, Grind, Somewhere and Public.

We are currently hiring for a number of Head Chefs and Brand Chefs to lead the entire culinary operation which includes planning, organization, training, and leadership of all BOH operations for a number of restaurants in the UAE. The Head Chef will work collaboratively with other operating departments to ensure successful running of the restaurant. Some of the key responsibilities:

• Manage menu writing and cycle of cost control utilizing appropriate recipes and costing measures
• Responsible for inventory, ordering/purchasing, and food cost controls
• Create operational solutions for faster service, retaining a focus on excellence
• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager regarding department finances including, food and labor cost, inventory, etc
• Lead and develop the BOH teams

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have a Bachelor Degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management Major in Culinary Arts with at least 5 years of experience in a full-service, high volume, fast casual dining restaurant or other food and beverage establishment with a similar capacity and clientele.