Head Chef

Red educativa Prodec; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive senior-level package

Career growth

Professional workplace culture

Job summary

Red educativa Prodec in Dubai seeks a Senior Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, shape menus, and uphold high food standards. You will drive team performance, ensure safety, and manage costs in a fast-paced Dubai hospitality setting.

The role requires a culinary degree and 5+ years in leadership roles, with UAE/GCC hospitality experience considered highly advantageous. On-site work with competitive compensation awaits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional culinary experience with leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior role (Executive/Sous).
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and menu development.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.

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

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Food safety

HACCP standards

Cost control

Inventory management

Supplier coordination

Team management

Education

Culinary degree/diploma

Job description

WE’RE HIRING: Head Chef

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Senior-Level

Work Arrangement: On-site

Are you a passionate culinary leader with a proven track record of delivering exceptional food and leading high-performing kitchen teams? We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to take charge of kitchen operations, menu quality, food standards, and team performance in a dynamic Dubai environment.

ROLE 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Culinary degree, diploma, or professional culinary qualification preferred
• 5+ years of professional culinary experience with leadership responsibility
• Proven experience as a 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

WHY JOIN US?

• Lead a professional culinary team in Dubai
• Opportunity to shape menus and culinary concepts
• Work in a dynamic and high-quality hospitality environment
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities
• Professional and collaborative workplace culture
• Competitive senior-level employment package