Head Chef at a High-End Restaurant in Sharjah

Flyper; Sharjah; On-site; AED 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Staff meals

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Flyper in Sharjah is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the culinary team. You will create and execute menus, uphold top food quality, and manage kitchen operations to ensure smooth restaurant service.

You will train junior chefs, oversee inventory and budgeting, and drive innovative dishes across international cuisines. Strong leadership and ability to perform under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as Head Chef in a high-end restaurant.
• Extensive knowledge of international cuisines and ability to create unique and innovative dishes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in managing food costs, inventory and budgeting.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Food safety certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus that are creative, innovative and meet the highest quality standards.
• Manage kitchen operations including ordering ingredients, supervising food preparation and ensuring timely delivery of dishes.
• Train and mentor junior chefs on proper cooking techniques, plating, presentation and kitchen sanitation procedures.
• Maintain inventory levels by conducting regular stock checks and ordering supplies as needed.
• Monitor food costs by implementing portion control measures and minimizing waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations at all times.
• Collaborate with management on developing new concepts or promotions for the restaurant.

Skills

Head Chef

Menu planning

Food cost control

Team leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Job description

We are in search of an experienced and talented Head Chef to lead the culinary team at our high-end restaurant in Sharjah. As the Head Chef you will be responsible for creating and executing our menu maintaining high food quality and standards managing kitchen operations and ensuring a smooth running of the restaurant. You will also be responsible for training and mentoring junior chefs as well as managing inventory and budget.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Head Chef in a high-end restaurant
• Extensive knowledge of international cuisines and ability to create unique and innovative dishes
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team effectively
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Proficient in managing food costs inventory and budgeting
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Food safety certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop menus that are creative innovative and meet the highest quality standards
• Manage kitchen operations including ordering ingredients supervising food preparation and ensuring timely delivery of dishes
• Train and mentor junior chefs on proper cooking techniques plating presentation and kitchen sanitation procedures
• Maintain inventory levels by conducting regular stock checks and ordering supplies as needed
• Monitor food costs by implementing portion control measures and minimizing waste
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations at all times
• Collaborate with management on developing new concepts or promotions for the restaurant

Salary

We offer a competitive salary package of 1200$ per month along with benefits such as health insurance paid time off staff meals and opportunities for growth within our company.