Dubai Head Chef: Innovative Global Casual Dining Leader

Client of Limitless Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai UAE-based contemporary international cafe seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead a premium casual dining kitchen. You will craft a diverse menu using fresh ingredients, balancing bold flavours with elegant presentation. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong food cost control, HACCP compliance and a passion for delivering outstanding, repeatable quality in a fast-paced environment. Fluent English and another European language or Afrikaans are required.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef experience in premium casual or fine-dining concepts.
• Strong leadership with ability to mentor a kitchen brigade.
• Creative menu development with international flair.
• Excellent knowledge of food cost, stock, and waste control.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-volume kitchen in a Dubai café concept.
• Develop diverse international menus and ensure consistent quality.
• Oversee procurement, inventory, and cost control.
• Maintain high culinary standards with elegant presentation.

Skills

Head Chef

Leadership

Menu development

Food costing

Food safety HACCP

Communication

English fluency

Job description

Dubai UAE-based contemporary international cafe seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead a premium casual dining kitchen. You will craft a diverse menu using fresh ingredients, balancing bold flavours with elegant presentation. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong food cost control, HACCP compliance and a passion for delivering outstanding, repeatable quality in a fast-paced environment. Fluent English and another European language or Afrikaans are required.