Executive Chef: Creative Menus & Team Leadership (Dubai)

Work standard; Dubai; On-site; AED 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Work standard in Dubai is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen and craft menus that blend contemporary and traditional dishes. You will inspire a team, manage budgets, and ensure top quality across service, hygiene, and presentation.

The role requires strong leadership, knife skills, and a thorough understanding of food safety regulations. Competitive monthly salary of 1,300 AED, with opportunities for growth and immigrant-friendly consideration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and creating menus.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary and traditional dishes.
• Excellent knife skills and health/safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen staff and develop menus of contemporary and traditional dishes.
• Ensure ingredient freshness and cost-effective recipes with purchasing team.
• Maintain high standards of service, hygiene, and food presentation.
• Enforce food safety practices and health regulations.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and customer expectations; motivate team.

Skills

Leadership

Knife skills

Menu planning

Cost control

Team motivation

Job description

Work standard in Dubai is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen and craft menus that blend contemporary and traditional dishes. You will inspire a team, manage budgets, and ensure top quality across service, hygiene, and presentation.

The role requires strong leadership, knife skills, and a thorough understanding of food safety regulations. Competitive monthly salary of 1,300 AED, with opportunities for growth and immigrant-friendly consideration.