CDP- Burger

Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences. With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the industry by helping brands grow and scale in both the delivery and dine-in spaces.

Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real time.

With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie to join our culinary team, specializing in Healthy Cuisine . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in preparing balanced, nutritious, and health-conscious meals with an emphasis on fresh, wholesome ingredients. You will play a key role in maintaining high culinary standards while promoting wellness through food.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook burgers, sandwiches, sauces, and side items according to brand recipes and standards.
• Manage the burger section independently during operations.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of your workstation in line with food safety standards.
• Manage inventory and ensure the freshness and quality of ingredients.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff in healthy cooking techniques and portion control.
• Monitor food waste and contribute to sustainable kitchen practices.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in burger or fast-food concepts.
• Previous experience as CDP or Demi Chef in a similar role preferred.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of grilling, frying, burger assembly, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to hygiene and food safety.

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training to help you improve and challenge yourself.
• Be involved in customized trainings.
• Have the chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Become part of one of the most caring communities out there.
• The famous team activities and social events bursting with fun.
• Annual leave as per the company policy.
• Medical Insurance covering all necessary services.
• Yearly get-together for our Frontliner Champions.

Recruitment Process and Timeline

• Application Review : Submit your application, and our talent attraction team will review your profile.
• Pre-Screening : If your profile matches our requirements, you will receive a call from our talent team to discuss about the opportunity.
• Interview Process : If shortlisted, you will meet with our hiring/ operations managers and may need to attend one more round, which could include a trial at our kitchen or dine-in location.
• Offer Discussion : Upon successful completion of the interview & trial rounds, our recruiter will contact you to discuss the offer, post which, an offer letter will be released via email.

So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi?

We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong.

Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. While we currently operate in multiple countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone looking to return to the workforce after a break, we encourage you to apply. We celebrate rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate. Please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat and help us build a company that we are all proud to work for.

Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world’s appetite and create joy.