Head Chef - International Cuisine

Kitopi; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Annual leave policy

Team events & activities

Job summary

Kitopi is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead our culinary team in Dubai, delivering diverse menus across global cuisines and maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene, and presentation.

The role requires proven Head Chef experience, culinary training, and strong leadership to mentor staff, manage inventory and budgets, and drive innovative menus that delight a diverse clientele in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a multicultural or international kitchen.
• Deep knowledge of various international cuisines and cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in kitchen budgeting, inventory, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute diverse menus featuring dishes from global cuisines (e.g., Mediterranean, Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern, European).
• Lead and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Oversee inventory management, food cost control, and supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Innovate seasonal and special event menus to reflect current culinary trends and customer preferences.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Multicultural cuisine knowledge

Budgeting & cost control

Communication & organization

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Job description

Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences. With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the industry by helping brands grow and scale in both the delivery and dine-in spaces.

Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real time.

With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Chef with a passion for international flavors to lead our culinary team. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, leadership, and a deep understanding of global cuisines to craft exceptional dining experiences that delight a diverse clientele.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and execute diverse menus featuring dishes from global cuisines (e.g., Mediterranean, Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern, European).
• Lead and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Oversee inventory management, food cost control, and supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Innovate seasonal and special event menus to reflect current culinary trends and customer preferences.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.

What Are We Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a multicultural or international kitchen.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training.
• Deep knowledge of various international cuisines and cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in kitchen budgeting, inventory, and cost control.

Preferred Skills

• Multilingual abilities are a plus.
• Experience in menu engineering and food styling.
• Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training to help you improve and challenge yourself.
• Be involved in customized trainings.
• Have the chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Become part of one of the most caring communities out there.
• The famous team activities and social events bursting with fun.
• Annual leave as per the company policy.
• Medical Insurance covering all necessary services.
• Yearly get-together for our Frontliner Champions.

Recruitment Process and Timeline

• Application Review: Submit your application, and our talent attraction team will review your profile.
• Pre-Screening: If your profile matches our requirements, you will receive a call from our talent team to discuss about the opportunity.
• Interview Process: If shortlisted, you will meet with our hiring/ operations managers and may need to attend one more round, which could include a trial at our kitchen or dine-in location.
• Offer Discussion: Upon successful completion of the interview & trial rounds, our recruiter will contact you to discuss the offer, post which, an offer letter will be released via email.

So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi?

We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong.

Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. While we currently operate in multiple countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone looking to return to the workforce after a break, we celebrate rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate.

Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world’s appetite and create joy.