Multi-Unit Executive Chef & Culinary Operations Leader

Joud Coffee; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading café chain in the UAE is seeking an Executive Chef / Head of Culinary Operations to oversee multi-outlet operations. Responsibilities include enforcing culinary standards, training sous chefs, and ensuring quality control across all outlets. Ideal candidates should have experience in multi-unit culinary leadership and a solid understanding of food safety practices. The role requires English proficiency, with Arabic as a plus, and the willingness to travel between outlets. Competitive remuneration and opportunities for impact await those who can drive consistency and performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi-unit culinary leadership role or strong single-unit operator with evidence of systems and training capability.
• Strong breakfast and café operations experience, preferably in high-volume environments.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and HACCP discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own BOH execution across all outlets and align them into a consistent operating system.
• Lead and develop outlet sous chefs and CPU sous chef.
• Create culinary standards and enforce documentation.

Skills

Multi-unit culinary leadership

Standardizing recipes

Food safety knowledge

Coaching through sous chefs

Strong English communication

Job description

A leading café chain in the UAE is seeking an Executive Chef / Head of Culinary Operations to oversee multi-outlet operations. Responsibilities include enforcing culinary standards, training sous chefs, and ensuring quality control across all outlets. Ideal candidates should have experience in multi-unit culinary leadership and a solid understanding of food safety practices. The role requires English proficiency, with Arabic as a plus, and the willingness to travel between outlets. Competitive remuneration and opportunities for impact await those who can drive consistency and performance.