Brand Head Chef — Multi-Outlet & Central Kitchen Lead

The Career Nest; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Duty meals

Annual flight allowance

Visa and relocation support

Job summary

The Career Nest is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our flavour-led fast-casual concept in the UAE. You will set the food for all locations, ensuring identical taste and presentation across lunch service, delivery and upcoming openings. You report to the founder and shape the evolving menu.

Lead culinary readiness for flagship launches, manage central kitchen collaboration, and drive menu standards, cost control and safety across teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with multi-site operations.
• Strong menu development and leadership in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent English communication and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Audit and refine the existing menu and develop signature dishes.
• Collaborate with central kitchen on batch recipes and portions.
• Ensure consistency of dishes across outlets for service, delivery and take-away.
• Create recipe cards, preparation guides and train teams to standards.
• Control food cost, portions, wastage and food safety.

Skills

Head Chef

Senior Sous Chef

Menu development

Team leadership

Food safety

English communication

Tools

Josper grill

Job description

The Career Nest is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our flavour-led fast-casual concept in the UAE. You will set the food for all locations, ensuring identical taste and presentation across lunch service, delivery and upcoming openings. You report to the founder and shape the evolving menu.

Lead culinary readiness for flagship launches, manage central kitchen collaboration, and drive menu standards, cost control and safety across teams.