Executive Chef - Culinary Leadership & Kitchen Innovation

Qureos; Manama; On-site; BHD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Qureos in Bahrain seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, from menu creation to staff management and QA. The role oversees bakery, pastry, and hot-kitchen divisions, ensuring high-quality standards and cost-conscious production.

You will scale master recipes, implement SOPs, manage food safety (HACCP), and drive product development for cloud kitchen and B2B ventures. A strong leadership background and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as an Executive Chef.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of current industry trends and techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Strong understanding of food and labor costs and the ability to manage them effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary standards across bakery, pastry, and hot-kitchen divisions.
• Scale and document master recipes, SOPs, portion sizes, allergens, and photos for brands like Costa and Pickl.
• Lead shelf-life testing, menu engineering, sensory evaluations, and trial runs for new cloud kitchen or B2B opportunities.
• Balance recipe creativity with scalability, cost efficiency, and operational simplicity.
• Convert store forecasts and demand into efficient production schedules.
• Oversee workflow to optimize capacity and reduce overtime.
• Build contingency procedures for equipment failure and supply shortages.
• Collaborate with brand operations, Finance, HR, Marketing, Procurement, and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Industry trends

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SOPs

HACCP systems

Job description

Qureos in Bahrain seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, from menu creation to staff management and QA. The role oversees bakery, pastry, and hot-kitchen divisions, ensuring high-quality standards and cost-conscious production.

You will scale master recipes, implement SOPs, manage food safety (HACCP), and drive product development for cloud kitchen and B2B ventures. A strong leadership background and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.