Chef - Lebanese cuisine

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants is seeking a skilled Chef specializing in Lebanese cuisine to lead our kitchen in Abu Dhabi. You will prepare authentic dishes, uphold high standards of taste and presentation, and ensure strict hygiene compliance.

The role requires hands-on experience with Lebanese recipes, strong leadership, and the ability to manage inventory, costs, and staff in a dynamic restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef specializing in Lebanese cuisine.
• Knowledge of Lebanese cooking techniques, spices, and traditional recipes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards is a plus.
• Culinary certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present authentic Lebanese dishes according to traditional recipes and restaurant standards.
• Manage kitchen operations, including inventory, ingredient procurement, and stock management.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Develop and innovate menu items while preserving authenticity.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff to maintain consistent quality.
• Monitor food costs and minimize waste without compromising quality.

Skills

Lebanese cuisine

Leadership

Time management

Food safety

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Chef with a strong passion for authentic Lebanese cuisine. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in preparing traditional Lebanese dishes while maintaining the highest standards of taste, presentation, and hygiene..

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present authentic Lebanese dishes according to traditional recipes and restaurant standards.
• Manage kitchen operations, including inventory, ingredient procurement, and stock management.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Develop and innovate menu items while preserving authenticity.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff to maintain consistent quality.
• Monitor food costs and minimize waste without compromising quality.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef specializing in Lebanese cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of Lebanese cooking techniques, spices, and traditional recipes.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards is a plus.
• Culinary certification is an advantage.