Head Chef - Beach Club & Mediterranean Cuisine Leadership

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium venues exposure

Professional growth

Dynamic multicultural environment

Job summary

Addmind in Dubai is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen at one of its beach clubs. You will oversee kitchen operations, menu development, food cost control, and guest experience, collaborating with FOH and operations to deliver exceptional quality.

The role requires hands-on leadership, culinary innovation, and the ability to manage a culturally diverse team while maintaining brand standards and profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a Head Chef or senior culinary leadership role.
• Experience in premium hospitality, restaurants, beach clubs or high-volume F&B.
• Culinary or Hospitality Management qualification preferred; relevant experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily kitchen operation and ensure smooth service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, portioning and presentation.
• Develop menus aligned with venue concept, brand standards and guest expectations.
• Oversee food cost, inventory and purchasing; manage budgets.
• Coach and develop kitchen team; conduct regular briefs and performance discussions.
• Ensure hygiene, safety and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Fluent English communication

Culinary leadership

Food cost management

Menu development

Team development

Hospitality operations

Education

Culinary/Hospitality management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Addmind in Dubai is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen at one of its beach clubs. You will oversee kitchen operations, menu development, food cost control, and guest experience, collaborating with FOH and operations to deliver exceptional quality.

The role requires hands-on leadership, culinary innovation, and the ability to manage a culturally diverse team while maintaining brand standards and profitability.