Pre-Opening Head Chef: Innovative Menu Leader

Sarood Hospitality; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive environment

Learning & development

Internal mobility

Staff discounts

Healthcare & life insurance

Paid annual leave

Performance incentives

Tax-free salary AED

Job summary

Sarood Hospitality, a Dubai-born restaurant group, is launching a new concept with a Head Chef joining the pre-opening team. You will design innovative menus, lead kitchen operations, and mentor staff to deliver exceptional experiences in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least 3 years as a Chef de Cuisine / Head Chef, strong leadership, and a passion for quality, sustainability, and guest satisfaction in a luxury hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Catering, Hospitality or relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Chef de Cuisine/Head Chef in standalone/branded restaurants.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative and diverse menus reflecting trends and the concept.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation ensuring quality and consistency.
• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate duties during service.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
• Mentor and develop kitchen team for ongoing growth.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Catering, Hospitality

Job description

Sarood Hospitality, a Dubai-born restaurant group, is launching a new concept with a Head Chef joining the pre-opening team. You will design innovative menus, lead kitchen operations, and mentor staff to deliver exceptional experiences in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least 3 years as a Chef de Cuisine / Head Chef, strong leadership, and a passion for quality, sustainability, and guest satisfaction in a luxury hospitality setting.