Head Chef & Sous Chef – International Cuisine

AWJ Investments; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A food service company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Head Chef / Sous Chef with a strong background in international cuisine. The candidate will lead kitchen operations, develop innovative menus, and ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene. Ideal applicants should have proven experience in multi-cuisine restaurants and possess strong leadership skills. This role provides opportunities for creative development and teamwork within a diverse culinary environment.

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities

Customized training

Medical insurance

Annual leave per company policy

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in international or multi-cuisine restaurants.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Passion for quality, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and ensure excellence across all sections.
• Develop and execute international cuisine menus with consistency and innovation.
• Train, mentor, and manage kitchen staff.

Skills

Creative menu development

Leadership skills

Food safety compliance

Multi-cuisine expertise

Job description

Overview

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 an experienced and creative Head Chef / Sous Chef – International Cuisine to lead and support our culinary operations. This role is ideal for a chef with a strong background in multi-cuisine concepts, high standards, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and ensure excellence across all sections
• Develop and execute international cuisine menus with consistency and innovation
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene
• Train, mentor, and manage kitchen staff
• Control food cost, inventory, and waste efficiently
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety regulations

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in international or multi-cuisine restaurants
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Passion for quality, creativity, and continuous improvement
• Immediate joiners preferred

Offer and Process

Upon successful completion of the interview and trial rounds, our recruiter will contact you to discuss the offer, after which an offer letter will be released via email.

Passion for quality and customer service

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 have 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 encourage you to apply. We celebrate rich, diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate. Please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat, and help us build a company that we are all proud to work for. 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

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training to help you improve and challenge yourself.
• Be involved in customized training.
• Have the chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Become part of one of the most caring communities out there.
• 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, Pre-Screening, and Interview Process (which may include a trial at our kitchen or dine-in location).

Best regards, Kitopi team.