Chef de Cuisine

The Farm Restaurant is looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Cuisine to lead the day-to-day culinary operations of the restaurant. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining consistently high food quality, managing kitchen teams, controlling food costs, developing and maintaining menus, and ensuring that all dishes reflect The Farm's philosophy of high-quality, wholesome food with international influences.

The Chef de Cuisine will oversee kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch, dinner and special dining experiences while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, presentation and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily kitchen operations at The Farm Restaurant.
• Ensure consistent food quality, taste, presentation and portion control across all outlets and services.
• Manage and motivate the culinary team, including Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, Demi Chefs, Commis Chefs and kitchen support staff.
• Plan daily production, mise en place and kitchen allocations according to business levels and reservations.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and management team on menus, specials and seasonal offerings.
• Maintain The Farm's diverse culinary standards across international, Asian, Thai, Indian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes.
• Develop new dishes and contribute creative ideas for menu development.
• Ensure recipes, specifications and plating standards are followed consistently.
• Monitor food costs, wastage, portion control and kitchen productivity.
• Work closely with the purchasing and stores teams to ensure quality ingredients are sourced at the correct cost.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure proper storage, rotation and handling of food products.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality food safety requirements, HACCP principles and company hygiene standards.
• Conduct regular kitchen inspections and maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization.
• Train, coach and develop chefs and junior kitchen team members.
• Prepare duty rosters and allocate responsibilities according to operational requirements.
• Monitor staff performance and address operational or performance issues promptly.
• Coordinate closely with the Restaurant Manager and F&B team to ensure smooth service.
• Support the kitchen during busy periods and personally oversee critical service sections when required.
• Ensure special events, private functions, afternoon tea, seasonal promotions and other culinary experiences are executed to the required standard.
• Contribute to menu engineering and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Minimize food waste through effective production planning and stock management.
• Maintain accurate recipe cards, preparation procedures and kitchen documentation.
• Handle guest feedback relating to food quality professionally and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all equipment is used correctly and report maintenance requirements promptly.
• Promote a positive, professional and disciplined kitchen culture.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–8 years of professional culinary experience, preferably within high-end restaurants, hotels, resorts or premium dining establishments.
• Previous experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, or Senior Sous Chef in a busy operation.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisine with exposure to Asian, Thai, Mediterranean, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine preferred.
• Proven experience managing and developing a multicultural kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of food cost, menu engineering, stock control and wastage management.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a high-volume restaurant environment.
• Creative approach to menu development and presentation.
• Strong understanding of premium-quality ingredients and modern culinary techniques.
• UAE/Dubai experience is highly preferred.

Pay: AED1,117.94 - AED15,000.90 per month

Application Question(s):

• Must be available in UAE

Experience:

• as Ched de Cuisine : 5 years (Required)
• UAE : 8 years (Required)
• Hotel Industry : 7 years (Required)

Work Location: In person