Team Leader, Culinary – High-Volume Theme Park Kitchen

Dubai Holding; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Creative work environment

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Dubai Holding Entertainment in Dubai seeks a Team Leader – Chef Culinary to guide a busy kitchen at Motiongate Dubai, delivering exceptional quality and guest experiences.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead junior cooks, ensure recipes, portions, and food safety standards, and contribute to cost control and waste reduction. Experience in fast-paced hospitality and HACCP is required; willingness to work shifts and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• High school qualification and formal culinary training.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certification.
• 2–3 years' experience in fast-food, quick-service restaurant, hospitality, or high-volume food production.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, recipes, cooking methods, and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of HACCP principles, food safety standards, and hygiene regulations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a multicultural environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks during busy service periods.
• Customer-focused mindset with commitment to delivering exceptional quality and service.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and outdoor venues when required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of your assigned kitchen section, ensuring smooth preparation, mise en place, and service delivery.
• Prepare and present food to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and food safety.
• Lead, coach, and support junior culinary team members, fostering a positive and productive team environment.
• Ensure recipes, portion sizes, presentation standards, and production requirements are followed consistently.
• Support stock control activities, including food requisitions, stock rotation, storage management, and waste reduction.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and production standards while maintaining efficient kitchen operations.
• Assist in managing operational costs through effective resource utilisation and team productivity.
• Conduct routine checks on kitchen equipment and report maintenance requirements promptly.
• Maintain accurate records relating to food quality, wastage, spoilage, and operational compliance.
• Champion HACCP standards, food hygiene practices, and workplace health and safety requirements at all times.
• Work closely with culinary and Food & Beverage teams to ensure outstanding guest satisfaction.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational requirements across the business as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Multicultural teamwork

Education

High School qualification

Formal culinary training / kitchen apprenticeship

Basic Food Hygiene Certification

Job description

Dubai Holding Entertainment in Dubai seeks a Team Leader – Chef Culinary to guide a busy kitchen at Motiongate Dubai, delivering exceptional quality and guest experiences.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead junior cooks, ensure recipes, portions, and food safety standards, and contribute to cost control and waste reduction. Experience in fast-paced hospitality and HACCP is required; willingness to work shifts and weekends is expected.