Head Chef

Roasters Specialty Coffee House; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Roasters Specialty Coffee House in Dubai is seeking a Head Chef to oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring top-quality and consistent presentation that complements our specialty coffee concept.

This on-site role involves menu design, staff leadership, inventory control, and collaboration with BAR teams to create seasonal pairings and launches. The Head Chef will report to Brand Chef and drive culinary standards in a fast-paced cafe-style setting.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary expertise with senior kitchen leadership experience.
• Menu development and food innovation aligned with brand.
• Kitchen operations management including scheduling.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Inventory, purchasing, and cost-control skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration with FOH and management.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site in Dubai, including weekends.
• Relevant culinary education or certifications; experience with specialty coffee is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Manage inventory and supplier relationships.
• Control food costs and monitor waste.
• Develop seasonal pairings with BAR teams and management.
• Design and update menus to complement specialty coffee offerings.
• Train and schedule kitchen staff; ensure safety and hygiene.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Kitchen operations management

Food safety & hygiene

Inventory & cost control

Staff training

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Culinary education/certifications

Job description

Role Description

The Head Chef will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and presentation align with Roasters’ specialty coffee concept. This full-time, on-site role in Dubai involves designing and updating menus, developing food items that complement specialty coffee offerings, and maintaining high culinary standards. The Head Chef will directly reports to Brand Chef, manage, train, and schedule kitchen staff, foster a culture of teamwork and safety, and ensure compliance with food hygiene and health regulations. Daily responsibilities include supervising food preparation, managing inventory and supplier relationships, controlling food costs, and monitoring waste. The role also includes collaborating with management and BAR teams to create seasonal pairings, support new product launches, and enhance the overall guest experience.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary expertise, with proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader in cafés, restaurants, or hospitality settings.


• Menu development and food innovation skills, including the ability to design dishes that complement specialty coffee and align with brand standards.


• Kitchen operations management skills, such as team leadership, staff training, workflow optimization, and scheduling.


• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and best practices in quality control and kitchen sanitation.


• Inventory, purchasing, and cost-control skills, including vendor management and efficient use of ingredients.


• Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work closely with front-of-house, barista teams, and management.


• Ability to work on-site full time in Dubai, including flexibility for weekends, holidays, and peak service hours.


• Relevant culinary education, certifications, or professional training; experience in specialty coffee or café-style cuisine is an advantage.