Levantine Kitchen Manager – Lead a 16-20-Person Arabic Team

RTC1 Recruitment Services; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Levantine restaurant in Dubai is seeking a Kitchen Manager – Arabic Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations in Sharjah. The role requires guiding a 16–18 member team, maintaining authentic Levantine flavor, and ensuring top presentation during peak service times.

Responsibilities include inventory control, food costing, and waste reduction while upholding HACCP and hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience with 2+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in authentic Levantine, Palestinian or Lebanese cuisine.
• Experience managing 15–20 kitchen staff with food costing and inventory control.
• Thorough HACCP understanding and adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent Levantine quality and service standards.
• Lead, train, schedule and supervise a 16–18 person kitchen team to maintain productivity.
• Manage inventory, procurement, food costing, portion control and wastage reduction.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and collaborate with management for smooth operations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

HACCP & food safety

Inventory management

Staff training

Food presentation

Cost control

Job description

Levantine restaurant in Dubai is seeking a Kitchen Manager – Arabic Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations in Sharjah. The role requires guiding a 16–18 member team, maintaining authentic Levantine flavor, and ensuring top presentation during peak service times.

Responsibilities include inventory control, food costing, and waste reduction while upholding HACCP and hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.