Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menu & Innovation

Woopel; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Kuwait Kuwait is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee kitchen staff and develop the restaurant's concept, menu and cuisine. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to work well under pressure in a busy dining room.

You will ensure high standards of food quality and presentation, create new recipes, monitor trends and customer preferences, and manage budgets to keep costs aligned with revenue targets while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen staff and food prep
• Strong understanding of food quality and presentation
• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Ability to develop recipes and concepts

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen staff and operations
• Develop menu, concept and cuisine
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation
• Manage budgets and costs

Skills

Management skills

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Budget management

Pressure handling

Job description

Al-Kuwait Kuwait is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee kitchen staff and develop the restaurant's concept, menu and cuisine. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to work well under pressure in a busy dining room.

You will ensure high standards of food quality and presentation, create new recipes, monitor trends and customer preferences, and manage budgets to keep costs aligned with revenue targets while maintaining safety and compliance.