Head Hot & Cold Kitchen Chef

About the role

Black Pearl Consult is seeking a senior Head Hot & Cold Kitchen Chef in Abu Dhabi with extensive experience managing both hot and cold kitchen operations (non-bakery, non-pastry). The role calls for a strong leader who oversees daily kitchen operations, maintains high food quality standards and supports menu innovation across multiple outlets. The position reports directly to the Executive Chef.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily hot and cold kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and quality
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation
• Lead, train and supervise kitchen teams to ensure strong performance and development
• Support menu execution and contribute to menu innovation and improvements
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and operational standards
• Coordinate closely with senior culinary leadership to align kitchen operations across outlets

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a comparable Head Chef or senior kitchen role
• Extensive experience managing hot and cold kitchen operations (excluding bakery and pastry)
• Proven ability to lead, train and develop kitchen teams
• Experience maintaining consistent culinary standards across multiple outlets
• Strong English communication skills (spoken and written)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment
• International candidates are welcome