Executive Chef – Multi-Outlet Casual Dining, Tokyo-Ready

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group); Dubai; On-site; AED 197,000 - 394,000; Full time

Job summary

CGP Group is seeking a Head Chef/Executive Chef to lead a casual-dining concept with four existing outlets. A European/Western culinary background is essential, and the role focuses on growing the business through menu engineering, cost control, and strong leadership.

Based in Shanghai, you will oversee kitchen operations across outlets and guide expansion initiatives, including future openings in international markets.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of culinary experience with substantial Western cuisine and casual dining background.
• Proven track record as Head Chef, Executive Chef, Group Chef, or senior culinary leader.
• Experience managing kitchen operations across multiple restaurant outlets.
• Strong expertise in menu engineering, recipe standardization, food costing, and kitchen profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations across four existing outlets.
• Drive menu engineering, standardization, and cost control for profitability.
• Oversee expansion projects and pre-opening initiatives for new outlets.
• Provide strong leadership, team development, and effective communication.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Menu engineering

Food costing

Multi-outlet management

Growth expansion

Job description

CGP Group is seeking a Head Chef/Executive Chef to lead a casual-dining concept with four existing outlets. A European/Western culinary background is essential, and the role focuses on growing the business through menu engineering, cost control, and strong leadership.

Based in Shanghai, you will oversee kitchen operations across outlets and guide expansion initiatives, including future openings in international markets.