Head Chef

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and oversee daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of North Indian cuisine, excellent team management skills and a practical approach to maintaining food quality while controlling costs.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation, cooking and presentation across all kitchen sections.
• Maintain consistent recipes, portion sizes, taste and presentation.
• Plan daily preparation and ensure menu items are available throughout service.
• Lead, train and supervise chefs and kitchen helpers.
• Prepare staff duty schedules and organise kitchen responsibilities.
• Monitor food costs, inventory, purchasing requirements and wastage.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, storage and stock rotation standards.
• Coordinate with the service team on order timing, special requests and customer feedback.
• Support menu development and preparation for catering and party orders.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in an Indian restaurant.
• Strong practical knowledge of North Indian curries, tandoor dishes and biryanis.
• Experience managing a kitchen team during busy service.
• Understanding of recipe costing, portion control and inventory management.
• Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills.
• UAE restaurant experience is an advantage.

Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person