Executive Chef: Creative Menus, Lean Ops, Flexible Hours

Woopel; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Flexible hours

Learn international cuisines

Job summary

Woopel in Al-Kuwait is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen and daily operations. You will oversee kitchen staff, create menus, order ingredients, and ensure the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

You will develop cost- and time-efficient recipes, monitor food costs, waste, and labor hours, and mentor the team to deliver consistent, world-class dishes. A culinary school diploma is preferred, and we value calm leadership and strong communication under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation techniques, and nutrition.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to delegate and motivate staff.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Culinary school diploma or degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and daily operations.
• Create innovative menus, order ingredients and ensure high standards.
• Develop cost- and time-efficient recipes while tracking costs, waste and labor hours.

Skills

Executive chef experience

Sanitation knowledge

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Staff delegation

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary school diploma or degree

Job description

Woopel in Al-Kuwait is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen and daily operations. You will oversee kitchen staff, create menus, order ingredients, and ensure the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

You will develop cost- and time-efficient recipes, monitor food costs, waste, and labor hours, and mentor the team to deliver consistent, world-class dishes. A culinary school diploma is preferred, and we value calm leadership and strong communication under pressure.