Creative Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Woopel; Shakhbout City; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Woopel in Al Shamkhah City, UAE is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the kitchen, craft menus, and uphold top-tier cuisine. The role requires strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee kitchen operations, train staff, develop recipes, estimate costs, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. A degree in culinary arts is preferred but not required, with a focus on maintaining quality

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Deep knowledge of food, nutrition, menu planning, recipes and cost estimation.
• Ability to lead a team and delegate tasks effectively.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of health codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create menus that meet customer needs.
• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure smooth service.
• Ensure food is prepared to company standards.
• Train new staff members and delegate tasks.
• Develop new recipes and control costs.
• Create cost estimates and monitor budgets.
• Ensure compliance with health codes and sanitation.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Assist with catering events when necessary.
• Participate in menu tastings with customers.
• Resolve customer complaints when needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Cost estimation

Kitchen operations

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary arts

Job description

Woopel in Al Shamkhah City, UAE is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the kitchen, craft menus, and uphold top-tier cuisine. The role requires strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee kitchen operations, train staff, develop recipes, estimate costs, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. A degree in culinary arts is preferred but not required, with a focus on maintaining quality