Head Chef

Client of Limitless Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Downtown Dubai is seeking a visionary Head Chef for their pre-opening speakeasy-style venue. The ideal candidate will possess a bold culinary vision, strong leadership skills, and a passion for creating innovative dining experiences. This role demands creativity, operational excellence, and the ability to inspire a kitchen brigade, ensuring quality and consistency in every dish.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as Head Chef in fine dining or upscale casual concepts.
• Proven leadership in the UAE with a collaborative kitchen style.

Responsibilities

• Own every aspect of the kitchen from crafting a trendsetting menu.
• Lead with passion, precision, and personality.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Kitchen Operations

P&L Management

Inventory Control

Fluent in English

Job description

NOW HIRING: HEAD CHEF
Pre-Opening | Speakeasy Restaurant | Downtown Dubai
Licensed Venue | Elevated Casual Fine Dining

A bold concept deserves a bold culinary leader.
We re on the hunt for a visionary Head Chef to take the reins of an exciting pre-opening speakeasy-style restaurant in the heart of Downtown Dubai. This is not your average kitchen this is where creativity, elevated flavors, and edgy presentation collide.
Think: bold plates, unfiltered energy, and an experience that s anything but ordinary.

What You ll Do:
As Head Chef, you ll own every aspect of the kitchen from crafting a trendsetting menu to building and inspiring your brigade, while ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency at every touchpoint.
You ll lead with passion, precision, and personality shaping the soul of a concept set to make waves in Dubai s F&B scene.

What We re Looking For:
3 5 years experience as Head Chef in high-volume, independent fine dining or upscale casual concepts
Proven leadership in the UAE, with a collaborative and hands-on kitchen style
Flair for creative plating, bold flavors, and on-trend food innovation
Strong command of kitchen operations, P&L, inventory, and cost control
Fluent in English (additional languages a plus)
Currently based in the UAE and available for face-to-face interviews & trial shifts

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