Head Chef – Mediterranean Fine Dining (GCC)

Tanqeeb; Manama; On-site; BHD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is hiring a Head Chef for a Bahrain Mediterranean Fine Dining restaurant. The role requires GCC residency, proven Head Chef experience in a Mediterranean fine dining setting, and strong leadership to mentor a kitchen brigade.

Fluency in English plus another European language or Afrikaans is mandatory. The successful candidate will drive culinary standards, manage food costing, inventory, and HACCP compliance while maintaining high quality, presentation, and consistency in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Currently based in the GCC
• Proven Head Chef experience in an independent Mediterranean fine dining restaurant
• Strong background in Mediterranean cuisine
• Strong leadership to motivate, mentor and develop a kitchen brigade
• Exceptional culinary standards with attention to quality, flavour, presentation and consistency
• Knowledge of food costing, menu engineering, purchasing, stock and waste control
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Able to stay calm, organised and effective in a busy, high-volume kitchen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English plus one additional European language or Afrikaans mandatory

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Culinary excellence

Food safety (HACCP)

Food costing

Menu engineering

Stock & inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Tanqeeb is hiring a Head Chef for a Bahrain Mediterranean Fine Dining restaurant. The role requires GCC residency, proven Head Chef experience in a Mediterranean fine dining setting, and strong leadership to mentor a kitchen brigade.

Fluency in English plus another European language or Afrikaans is mandatory. The successful candidate will drive culinary standards, manage food costing, inventory, and HACCP compliance while maintaining high quality, presentation, and consistency in a fast-paced