Specialty Chef — Wagyu Beef Biryani

Frozen Cafe; Ajman; On-site; AED 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonuses

Accommodation provided

Food Provided

Job summary

Frozen Cafe in Ajman is opening a brand-new café featuring a premium Wagyu Beef Biryani. We seek a skilled, experienced Chef to own this signature dish and set a high standard for the menu from day one.

The role offers monthly bonuses for quality, consistency and customer feedback, plus accommodation and meals. Immediate start; 12-hour shifts with a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• Genuinely experienced biryani or similar slow-cooked rice dishes required.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare signature Wagyu Beef Biryani from marination through dum stage.
• Select, handle and cook wagyu beef to preserve quality and flavor.
• Prepare basmati rice and spice blends to texture and aroma standards.
• Balance spices and marinades for consistent flavor across batches.
• Plate and present dishes to a professional, visually appealing standard.
• Manage portion control and minimize waste of high-cost ingredients.
• Track stock and report shortages; maintain a clean kitchen station.
• Follow hygiene, food safety and workplace safety procedures at all times.
• Coordinate with kitchen team, waiters and management on orders and timing.
• Support menu development and refine biryani recipe and specials.
• Train junior kitchen staff as required.

Skills

Biryani Preparation

Dum Cooking Technique

Spice Blending

Rice Cookery (Basmati)

Meat Marination

Job description

We're opening a brand new café in Ajman with a genuinely new concept — a premium, signature Wagyu Beef Biryani, made with high-quality wagyu instead of the traditional lamb, served alongside our shisha lounge. We're looking for a skilled, experienced Chef to own this dish and make it the highlight of our menu. This is a specialist, high-visibility role — a real chance to shape a standout signature item and build something from day one.

What Makes Us Different

We reward good work. On top of your salary, we offer monthly bonuses for excellent food quality, consistency, and strong customer feedback. The better you do, the more you earn.

What You'll Do

• Prepare our signature Wagyu Beef Biryani to a consistent, high standard, from marination through to final dum (slow-cook) stage
• Select, handle, and cook wagyu beef correctly to preserve quality, tenderness, and flavor
• Prepare basmati rice and spice blends to the correct texture, aroma, and layering technique
• Balance and adjust spice levels and marination for consistent flavor across batches
• Plate and present dishes to a professional, visually appealing standard
• Manage portion control and minimize waste of high-cost ingredients
• Track meat, rice, and spice stock, and report shortages
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully compliant kitchen station throughout service
• Follow hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety procedures at all times
• Coordinate closely with the rest of the kitchen team (including our shawarma chef), waiters, and management on orders and timing
• Support menu development and help refine the biryani recipe and any related specials
• Train and guide junior kitchen staff where required
• Handle all equipment carefully and report any damage or malfunction
• Follow Company uniform and grooming standards

Who We're Looking For

• Genuinely experienced preparing biryani or similar slow-cooked rice dishes — please do not apply without hands-on experience
• Strong understanding of spice blending, marination, and dum-style cooking technique
• Experience working with premium or high-quality cuts of meat is a strong plus
• Meticulous, consistent, and highly hygiene-focused
• Takes pride in flavor, presentation, and consistency
• Reliable, honest, hardworking, and a strong team player
• Able to work under pressure during busy service
• Fluent in English

Requirements

• Must hold your own valid UAE visa
• Previous experience cooking biryani or similar rice-based specialty dishes required
• Food safety certification is an advantage
• Physically able to stand and work in the kitchen for extended periods

What We Offer

• Salary: 3,000 to 4,000 a month
• Monthly bonuses for excellent food quality, consistency, and customer feedback
• Accommodation provided
• Food Provided
• Start date: Immediate
• Shift: 12 hours (including breaks)

Location

Ajman

Skills

• Biryani Preparation
• Dum Cooking Technique
• Spice Blending / Masala Preparation
• Rice Cookery (Basmati)
• Meat Marination

Required

• Biryani Preparation
• Dum Cooking Technique
• Spice Blending / Masala Preparation
• Rice Cookery (Basmati)
• Meat Marination

Strongly Relevant

• Premium Meat Handling (wagyu or other high-grade cuts)
• Food Safety
• Portion Control
• Kitchen Hygiene Standards
• Plating & Presentation

Nice-to-Have

• Indian/South Asian Cuisine
• Menu Development
• Recipe Costing
• Kitchen Team Leadership / Mentoring