Lead African Cuisine Chef — Creative Kitchen Leader

India Abroad; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

India Abroad in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a Head Chef to lead our African cuisine kitchen and create a vibrant, authentic menu. You will oversee a team of chefs, manage inventory, ensure hygiene, and maintain high quality across all dishes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a chef role with a focus on African cuisine, strong leadership, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Evening and weekend flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a chef, preferably with a focus on African cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of African cooking techniques, ingredients and flavor profiles.
• Proven track record of managing a team in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multitask effectively.
• Understanding of food cost control measures.

Responsibilities

• Create and update menu items reflecting authentic African flavors and ingredients.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, including portion control, plating presentation, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Train, mentor, and manage a team of chefs and kitchen staff to maintain consistency in food quality.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies to maintain efficient operations.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth communication between kitchen and dining room.
• Develop creative specials based on seasonal ingredients or customer feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food cost control

Communication

Work under pressure

Job description

India Abroad in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a Head Chef to lead our African cuisine kitchen and create a vibrant, authentic menu. You will oversee a team of chefs, manage inventory, ensure hygiene, and maintain high quality across all dishes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a chef role with a focus on African cuisine, strong leadership, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Evening and weekend flexibility is required.