Executive Chef

Avanta Works; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Sharjah is seeking an experienced Executive Chef. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating menus, supervising staff, and ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. Ideal applicants will possess a degree in culinary arts, have strong organizational and communication skills, and be able to work under pressure. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and annual leave.

Benefits

Health insurance

Transportation allowance

End of service benefits

Annual leave days

Qualifications

• Strong culinary background with a degree/diploma from an accredited institution.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety practices and hygiene standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create menus based on customer preferences and dietary requirements.
• Supervise kitchen staff in their daily tasks.
• Train kitchen staff in new techniques.
• Monitor food safety standards.
• Develop recipes.
• Order ingredients.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Food safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree or diploma

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Executive Chef to join our team in Sharjah. The ideal candidate should have a professional background in the culinary arts and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent organizational skills.

The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary along with other benefits such as: health insurance, transportation allowance, end of service benefits and annual leave days.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Executive Chef include:

• creating menus based on customer preferences and dietary requirements;
• supervising kitchen staff in their daily tasks;
• training kitchen staff in new techniques;
• monitoring food safety standards;
• developing recipes;
• ordering ingredients;
• planning menus;
• maintaining accurate inventory logs;
• ensuring food is prepared to the highest quality standards;
• ensuring proper portioning of food items.

To be considered for this role, candidates must possess the following qualifications & skills:

• strong culinary background with a degree/diploma from an accredited institution;
• excellent knowledge of food safety practices and hygiene standards;
• excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively;
• strong communication skills both verbal and written;
• ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

If you believe that you fit this description, we would love to hear from you!