Head Chef – Mess / High-Volume Catering

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our mess/catering kitchen operations. The ideal candidate must have proven experience in large-scale food production, preferably handling up to 15,000 meals per day, with strong knowledge of multi-cuisine cooking, kitchen management, and food hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily food production for high-volume meal operations.
• Manage the preparation and cooking of up to 15,000 meals per day while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Prepare and supervise multi-cuisine menus and recipes.
• Ensure proper taste, quality, portion control, and timely meal service.
• Lead and manage chefs, cooks, kitchen helpers, and other kitchen staff.
• Maintain proper food storage, cleanliness, sanitation, and basic food hygiene standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Monitor food wastage and maintain efficient use of ingredients.
• Coordinate with procurement and stores to ensure availability of required ingredients.
• Maintain discipline, productivity, and smooth workflow within the kitchen.
• Handle high-pressure production schedules and resolve operational issues promptly.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or Senior Chef in mess, industrial catering, camp catering, or large-scale food production.
• Proven experience handling approximately 15,000 meals per day is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of multi-cuisine recipes and large-volume cooking.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Ability to manage large kitchen operations efficiently.
• Physically fit and able to work in a high-volume catering environment.
• Candidates with UAE industrial/mess catering experience will be preferred.

Interested candidates may apply through Indeed with their updated CV.

Pay: From AED3,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person