Head Chef, Mediterranean Fine Dining Leader (GCC)

Client of Limitless Recruitment; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Limitless Recruitment is seeking a Head Chef for a Bahrain Mediterranean fine dining restaurant. The role requires GCC-based candidates with proven head chef experience in independent Mediterranean establishments.

You will lead and mentor a professional kitchen brigade, uphold exceptional culinary standards, manage food costing and HACCP compliance, and ensure quality in flavour, presentation, and dining experience in a busy, high-volume setting.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Food cost control

Food safety HACCP

Communication

Team management

Menu engineering

Quality presentation

Job description

Limitless Recruitment is seeking a Head Chef for a Bahrain Mediterranean fine dining restaurant. The role requires GCC-based candidates with proven head chef experience in independent Mediterranean establishments.

You will lead and mentor a professional kitchen brigade, uphold exceptional culinary standards, manage food costing and HACCP compliance, and ensure quality in flavour, presentation, and dining experience in a busy, high-volume setting.