Head Chef

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai, United Arab Emirates seeks a Head Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, craft menus, and oversee a professional culinary team. You will ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and cost control in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate holds a culinary degree and 7+ years of senior kitchen leadership, with strong knowledge of international cuisine, HACCP, and health compliance. UAE/GCC hospitality experience is a plus and you will collaborate with management and

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional culinary experience with head chef or senior leadership.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisine and kitchen operations.
• Experience leading kitchen teams in restaurants, hotels, or resorts.
• Expertise in food cost control, purchasing, and menu planning.
• HACCP knowledge and local health compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth service.
• Manage, train, and develop the kitchen team.
• Plan menus, daily specials, and recipes to standards.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Control food costs, inventory, and supplier relations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Collaborate with management and front of house.
• Introduce new dishes and seasonal concepts.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field

Tools

HACCP / Food Safety Certifications

Job description

WE'RE HIRING: HEAD CHEF

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient service.


• Manage, train, motivate, and develop chefs, cooks, and kitchen team members.


• Plan menus, daily specials, recipes, and food preparation according to concept and standards.


• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, presentation, portion control, and preparation standards.


• Manage food purchasing, supplier relationships, ingredient quality, and stock levels.


• Monitor food costs, wastage, portion sizes, and kitchen operating expenses.


• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and health regulations.


• Coordinate kitchen preparation and service to maintain efficient timing and workflow.


• Inspect ingredients and finished dishes to ensure quality and consistency.


• Review kitchen performance, inventory reports, food costs, and operational requirements.


• Collaborate with Restaurant Management, Front of House, suppliers, and other departments.


• Introduce new dishes, seasonal concepts, culinary improvements, and efficient kitchen procedures.


• Handle operational issues and maintain high standards during busy service periods.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field.


• 7+ years of professional culinary experience with proven Head Chef or senior kitchen leadership experience.


• Strong knowledge of international cuisine, food preparation, presentation, and kitchen operations.


• Experience managing kitchen teams in restaurants, hotels, resorts, or hospitality environments.


• Strong understanding of food cost control, purchasing, inventory, and menu planning.


• Excellent leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and local health requirements.


• Ability to remain organized and effective in a fast-paced kitchen environment.


• UAE/GCC hospitality experience is an advantage.


• Culinary certifications or recognized food-safety qualifications are a plus.

WHY JOIN US

• Lead culinary operations within Dubai’s dynamic hospitality industry.


• Have a direct impact on menus, food quality, and guest experiences.


• Work with a talented and professional culinary team.


• Develop innovative menus and strengthen your culinary leadership expertise.


• Gain valuable exposure to a diverse international hospitality environment.


• Build long-term career opportunities within the culinary and hospitality sector.