Head Chef- R&D

Tanqeeb; al-Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Benefits

Job summary

Tanqeeb is hiring an experienced Head Chef- R&D to guide the development of innovative food products and concepts for a Kuwait-based restaurant group.

Lead recipe standardization, quality assurance, and market analysis, while coordinating with CPU and branches to implement standardized processes. Mentoring the culinary team and ensuring safety and compliance are mandatory for this role.

Qualifications

• Mandatory experience in Culinary R&D and Product / Menu Development.
• Mandatory experience in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean & other International Cuisines.
• 7–8 years of experience in a similar R&D culinary role.
• Bachelor's Degree in Catering Science or Culinary Arts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative food products and concepts.
• Standardize recipes for mass production while maintaining consistency.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Conduct culinary audits and branch training programs.
• Coach, mentor, and manage culinary team performance.

Skills

Culinary R&D

Menu development

Product development

Culinary leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Catering Science or Culinary Arts

Job description

We are hiring experienced Head Chef- R&D for a reputed restaurant group in Kuwait. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of innovative food products and concepts. Research emerging food trends and evaluate their commercial potential. Develop new products based on management and corporate briefs. Standardize recipes for mass production while maintaining consistency. Ensure food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction. Conduct recipe audits after product launches and recommend improvements. Coordinate with Central Production Unit (CPU) and branches to establish standardized production processes. Prepare recipe cards, shelf-life charts, and documentation. Conduct culinary audits and branch training programs. Identify suitable alternative ingredients when required. Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations. Submit complete recipe documentation after tasting committee approval. Conduct market surveys and competitor analysis. Collect operational feedback on newly launched dishes. Track KPIs and participate in monthly improvement meetings. Maintain confidentiality of recipes and R&D data. Coach, mentor, and manage culinary team performance. Mandatory experience in Culinary R&D and Product / Menu Development Mandatory experience in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean & other International Cuisines Attractive Salary + Benefits Job requirements Minimum 7 8 years of experience in a similar R&D culinary role. Bachelor's Degree in Catering Science or Culinary Arts

Desired Candidate Profile

Mandatory experience in Culinary R&D and Product / Menu Development Mandatory experience in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean & other International Cuisines Job requirements Minimum 7 8 years of experience in a similar R&D culinary role. Bachelor's Degree in Catering Science or Culinary Arts