Executive Chef

Independent Food Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established UAE-based hospitality company is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations across multiple restaurants. This dynamic role requires strong leadership and culinary skills, alongside significant experience in high-volume food and beverage environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a high volume restaurant.
• Experience in managing BOH operations.
• Strong ability to develop and implement kitchen policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations for multiple restaurants.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and manage finances.
• Lead and develop kitchen staff performance.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory Management

Culinary Skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management

Job description

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under it’s umbrella – SALT, Switch, Parker’s, Grind, Somewhere and Public.

We are currently hiring for a Executive Chefs to lead the entire culinary operation responsible for leading the entire culinary operation which includes
planning, organization, training, and leadership of all BOH operations at the restaurant. This position will oversee multiple restaurants in the UAE. The Executive Chef will work collaboratively with other operating departments to ensure successful running of the restaurant. Some of the key responsibilities:

• Directs and oversees the operation of the kitchen at each restaurant including development and implementation of kitchen policies and procedures
• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager regarding department finances including, food and labor cost, inventory.
• Conduct regular inventory checks to assess supplies on hand, accurately gauge needs, and order new inventory as needed.
• Provide direction and manage performance of all direct and indirect reports ensuring employee development and engagement.

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have a Bachelor Degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management Major in Culinary Arts with at least 7years of experience in a high volume restaurant or other food and beverage establishment with a similar capacity and clientele.