Head Chef - Italian Concept

Independent Food; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A UAE-based hospitality company is looking for a Head Chef to lead culinary operations in various restaurants. The role involves menu writing, cost control, and overseeing inventory management while working closely with the Restaurant Manager. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality and at least 5 years of experience in a similar high-volume restaurant environment. This position offers opportunities for leadership and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in high volume, fast casual dining.
• Experience in food and beverage establishments with similar capacity.
• Strong background in culinary arts.

Responsibilities

• Manage menu writing and cost control.
• Responsible for inventory and food cost management.
• Lead and develop BOH teams.

Skills

Menu writing

Cost control

Inventory management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management

Job description

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under it’s umbrella – SALT, Switch, Parker’s, Grind, Somewhere and Public.

We are currently hiring for a number of Head Chefs to lead the entire culinary operation which includes planning, organization, training, and leadership of all BOH operations for a number of restaurants in the UAE. The Head Chef will work collaboratively with other operating departments to ensure successful running of the restaurant. Some of the key responsibilities:

• Manage menu writing and cycle of cost control utilizing appropriate recipes and costing measures
• Responsible for inventory, ordering/purchasing, and food cost controls
• Create operational solutions for faster service, retaining a focus on excellence
• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager regarding department finances including, food and labor cost, inventory, etc
• Lead and develop the BOH teams

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have a Bachelor Degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management Major in Culinary Arts with at least 5 years of experience in a full-service, high volume, fast casual dining restaurant or other food and beverage establishment with a similar capacity and clientele.