Chef grilled and shawarma

Dekrayat restaurant; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dekrayat Restaurant in Dubai is seeking a dedicated Chef – Grilled and Shawarma to prepare and cook grilled meats, shawarma, and related menu items following established recipes.

You will maintain a clean workstation, follow food safety guidelines, and coordinate with kitchen and service teams to meet service timelines while contributing to menu improvements based on guest feedback.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as grill or shawarma chef in a busy restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of grilling techniques and shawarma prep.
• Understanding of food safety standards and hygiene.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple orders.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with kitchen and service teams.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Marinate and season meats and operate grills and rotisseries.
• Cook to established recipes, monitor times and temperatures, and portion accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation adhering to safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to meet service timelines.
• Assist in inventory checks and prep; contribute to menu improvements.

Skills

Proven grill/shawarma chef experience

Grilling techniques

Shawarma preparation

Marination methods

Meat handling

Food safety & hygiene

Kitchen teamwork & communication

Shift flexibility

Knife skills

Equipment familiarity (grills/rotis &w

Tools

Grills & rotisseries equipment

Food warmers

Job description

Company Description

Dekrayat Restaurant is a growing dining destination in Dubai, known for its focus on grilled specialties and shawarma dishes. The restaurant is dedicated to delivering consistent quality, authentic flavors, and a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Team members work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and food safety are priorities. Dekrayat Restaurant values reliability, professionalism, and collaboration in the kitchen and front-of-house operations.

Role Description

The Chef – Grilled and Shawarma will prepare and cook a variety of grilled meats, shawarma, and related menu items according to established recipes and standards. Responsibilities include marinating and seasoning meats, operating grills and rotisseries, monitoring cooking times and temperatures, and ensuring proper portioning and presentation. The role involves maintaining a clean and organized workstation, following food safety and hygiene guidelines, and coordinating with kitchen staff to meet service timelines. The chef will assist with inventory checks, ingredient preparation, and may contribute to menu improvements based on guest feedback. This is a full-time, on-site role based at Dekrayat Restaurant in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a grill or shawarma chef, preferably in a busy restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of grilling techniques, shawarma preparation, marination methods, and meat handling.
• Understanding of food safety standards, hygiene practices, and proper kitchen sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage multiple orders, and maintain consistent food quality.
• Basic knife skills and familiarity with kitchen equipment such as grills, rotisseries, and food warmers.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with kitchen and service teams.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant operations.
• Relevant culinary training or certification is an advantage; local food safety certification is preferred.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, work near heat, and lift moderate weights as part of daily tasks.