Executive Chef: Creative Kitchen Leader & Menu Architect

Workato; Gouvernement Hawalli; On-site; KWD 3,800 - 5,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation time

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Workato in Hawalli, Kuwait is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, planning seasonal menus and training staff. The role involves ensuring quality, safety, and cost-conscious kitchen management in a high-end restaurant setting.

Experience as an Executive Chef is required; flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected. This is a hands-on leadership role with opportunities for career growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar role in a high-end restaurant setting.
• Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredients, and flavor combinations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and train a team of kitchen staff.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create seasonal menus based on local ingredients and customer preferences
• Ensure timely and accurate food preparation according to recipes and portion sizes
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in proper cooking techniques, food safety standards, and sanitation practices
• Maintain inventory levels and order supplies as needed
• Monitor food quality and presentation to maintain high standards
• Collaborate with restaurant manager on budget planning and cost control measures

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Culinary techniques

Staff training

Flexible hours

Job description

Workato in Hawalli, Kuwait is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, planning seasonal menus and training staff. The role involves ensuring quality, safety, and cost-conscious kitchen management in a high-end restaurant setting.

Experience as an Executive Chef is required; flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected. This is a hands-on leadership role with opportunities for career growth within the company.