Chinese Cuisine Chef

Next Gen Alternative Nicotine Manufacturing Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Gen Alternative Nicotine Manufacturing Ltd is seeking an experienced cook to lead daily meals for a small team (~20 people) in Abu Dhabi. You will craft authentic Chinese dishes, plan menus, and ensure timely service.

Responsibilities include end-to-end kitchen management, purchasing, inventory, and maintaining high food-safety standards. UAE-based candidates with relevant visas are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional cooking experience; canteen/restaurant/private-chef background preferred.
• Experience must be verifiable with references or certificates.
• Skilled in traditional Chinese techniques (stir-fry, braise, steam, dough work).
• Able to run a kitchen end-to-end: purchasing, prep, cooking, serving, cleaning.
• Earliest start date in November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Cook independently three meals daily for ~20 people, with on-time service.
• Prepare authentic Chinese dishes with variety and flavor.
• Rotate staples (rice, noodles, dumplings, congee) for diverse menus.
• Plan weekly menus with balanced nutrition and meat-vegetable mix.
• Handle ingredient purchasing, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area to food-safety standards.

Skills

Professional cooking experience

Chinese cooking

Kitchen independence

Menu planning

Start date flexibility

Education

Food safety certification (HACCP)

Job description

Daily Meals

• Independently cook three meals a day for ~20 people (solo role, no kitchen helper), served on time;
• Prepare authentic traditional Chinese dishes (e.g. Sichuan, Cantonese, Shandong, home-style cooking) with real flavor and good variety;
• Rotate staples flexibly: rice, noodles, steamed buns, dumplings, congee, etc., covering both northern and southern Chinese tastes;
• Plan weekly menus with balanced nutrition and a good mix of meat and vegetables, avoiding repetitive meals;
• Accommodate individual dietary needs within the team (e.g. food restrictions, lighter options).

Kitchen Operations

• Handle all ingredient purchasing independently: know local markets and suppliers, ensure freshness and quality, manage inventory, and minimize waste;
• Procure, use, and maintain kitchen equipment — able to set up a kitchen from scratch if needed;
• Manage the kitchen budget, keep purchasing records, and control food costs;
• Keep the kitchen and dining area clean to food-safety standards: separate raw and cooked foods, store ingredients properly.

Desired Candidate Profile

Must-haves

• 5+ years of professional cooking experience; canteen, restaurant, private-chef, or team-catering background preferred;
• Experience must be verifiable: reference letters, employment certificates, previous employer contacts, or food photos/videos are required;
• Skilled in traditional Chinese cooking techniques (stir-frying, braising, stewing, steaming, cold dishes, dough/noodle work) and able to cook genuinely authentic Chinese food;
• Able to run a kitchen fully independently end-to-end: purchasing, prep, cooking, serving, and cleaning without assistance;
• Able to join in November 2026 (please state your earliest start date in your application).

Preferred

• Currently residing in the UAE and available for an interview and cooking trial on short notice;
• Holding a valid UAE visa or transferable residency;
• Food safety certification (e.g. basic Food Safety / HACCP training);
• Basic English or Arabic, enough to handle local market purchasing independently.

Personal Qualities

• Hardworking, hygienic, responsible, and looking for long-term stable work;
• Easy-going, open to feedback from the team and willing to adjust flavors;
• Cost-conscious — treats the team’s budget like your own money.