Culinary Director & Menu Innovation Leader

Gender; Oman; On-site; OMR 6,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Gender is seeking an experienced culinary supervisor to lead kitchen teams, ensure standards, and craft menus for regular service and special events.

You will supervise cooks, manage budgets, ordering, and training, while maintaining sanitation and compliance with safety laws. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Role requires 4 years in culinary/F&B or a 2-year culinary degree with relevant experience; competitive salary and career progression offered.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, managing regular service and special events.
• Reviews and adjusts kitchen systems and procedures for effectiveness.
• Develops menus and recipes based on standards or artistic input.
• Ensures compliance with food handling, sanitation, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Supervises kitchen shift operations and maintains F&B policies and procedures.
• Manages purchasing, receiving, storage, and equipment maintenance.
• Implements environmentally friendly food prep, energy use, and waste management practices.
• Maintains quality of raw and cooked foods and presentation standards.
• Conducts staff development, coaching, and performance feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year degree in Culinary Arts/Hotel & Restaurant Management

Job description

Gender is seeking an experienced culinary supervisor to lead kitchen teams, ensure standards, and craft menus for regular service and special events.

You will supervise cooks, manage budgets, ordering, and training, while maintaining sanitation and compliance with safety laws. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Role requires 4 years in culinary/F&B or a 2-year culinary degree with relevant experience; competitive salary and career progression offered.