Dubai Head Chef: Lead Menu Innovation & Kitchen Team

red educativa prodec; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Leadership development

Competitive package

Job summary

red educativa prodec in Dubai seeks a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, oversee menu quality, food standards, and team performance in a dynamic Dubai environment.

This on-site, senior-level role offers the chance to shape concepts, drive food cost control, ensure hygiene, and collaborate with management and front-of-house teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years leadership in kitchens with culinary degree and UAE/GCC hospitality experience.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree, diploma, or professional culinary qualification preferred.
• 5+ years of professional culinary experience with leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience as Head Chef, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or similar senior role.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and menu development.
• Excellent leadership and team-management skills.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Good knowledge of food costing, inventory, and supplier management.
• Creative approach to menu development and culinary presentation.
• UAE/GCC hospitality experience is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily kitchen operations and culinary activities
• Plan, develop, and maintain high-quality menus and food concepts
• Supervise, train, and motivate chefs and kitchen staff
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, taste, and portion standards
• Manage food preparation, production, and service operations
• Monitor food costs, portion control, wastage, and kitchen expenses
• Maintain strict hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards
• Manage inventory, ingredient purchasing, and supplier coordination
• Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients and prepared dishes
• Coordinate closely with restaurant management and front-of-house teams
• Develop kitchen procedures and ensure operational standards are followed
• Handle kitchen issues efficiently while maintaining a professional environment

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety & HACCP

Costing & inventory

Team management

Education

Culinary degree or diploma

Job description

red educativa prodec in Dubai seeks a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, oversee menu quality, food standards, and team performance in a dynamic Dubai environment.

This on-site, senior-level role offers the chance to shape concepts, drive food cost control, ensure hygiene, and collaborate with management and front-of-house teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years leadership in kitchens with culinary degree and UAE/GCC hospitality experience.