Kitchen Supervisor

About the role

Ounass is hiring a Kitchen Supervisor in Dubai to oversee back-of-house operations for its café within a luxury retail destination. The role ensures consistently high food quality, operational efficiency and the highest standards of hygiene and safety, while supporting a refined and seamless guest experience through leadership of the kitchen team.

Key responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve kitchen standards, SOPs and workflows to ensure quality, efficiency and compliance
• Monitor kitchen performance (food quality, hygiene, waste, efficiency) and implement corrective actions where required
• Support menu execution and launches with operational input and ensure kitchen readiness
• Ensure all menu items are prepared according to approved recipes, quality standards and brand guidelines
• Maintain clean schedules, temperature logs, HACCP records and food safety documentation
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, stock rotation and storage control
• Monitor waste and portioning, report trends and variances, and liaise with suppliers on quality or delivery issues
• Coordinate maintenance or repair of kitchen equipment and plan daily and weekly prep based on forecasted covers and menu mix
• Ensure allergen procedures are followed and communicated to front-of-house teams, and prepare for internal audits and external inspections

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation techniques and quality control standards
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP and allergen management
• Ability to manage back-of-house workflows, prep planning and service readiness in a fast-paced environment
• Experience monitoring waste, portion control and operational efficiency
• Attention to detail, with a commitment to consistency, presentation and compliance
• Ability to lead and guide kitchen teams with clear communication and professionalism