Head Chef Japanese Cuisine

THE TEAM BUILDERS; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Head Chef for an upscale Japanese restaurant. In this role, you will assist in menu creation, ensure food quality, and lead a passionate culinary team. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in a similar upscale setting, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for innovative cuisine. This position offers an exciting opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position in an upscale Japanese restaurant.
• Strong leadership and people management.
• Passion for creating incredible food that delights & attracts customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Group Executive Head Chef in creating new menu items.
• Ensure all food meets the highest quality standards.
• Coordinate with the kitchen team & assisting them as required.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary technical skills

Creativity

People management

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Job description

About the job Head Chef - Japanese Cuisine

An opportunity for a Head Chef arose with our client in Dubai for an upscale Japanese restaurant.

What will you do?

• Assist the Group Executive Head Chef in creating new menu items and new recipes if needed


• Ensure that all the food meets the highest quality standards & is executed on time


• Coordinate with the kitchen team & assisting them as required


• Train the team to prepare & cook the food according to the recipes


• Stocktaking ingredients & equipment & placing orders as needed


• Implement and enforce all the HACCP guidelines


• Coach, counsel, and discipline staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance


• Ensure all recipes are maintained and updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared


• Able to execute recipes given by the Group Executive Chef

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position in an upscale Japaneserestaurant


• Strong leadership and people management


• Passion for creating incredible food that delights & attracts customers


• Creative & innovative


• Hands-on approach to all operational aspects


• Excellent culinary technical skills


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment