Chef De Cuisine – Lead Kitchen Operations in Dubai

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and highly skilled Chef De Cuisine to lead our kitchen team in Dubai. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to deliver exceptional food quality while managing daily culinary operations in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure top‑tier quality and consistency.
• Hire, train, schedule, and mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen helpers.
• Develop and execute seasonal dishes while ensuring strict adherence to recipes.
• Monitor stock levels, order supplies, control waste and manage food costs to meet budget targets.
• Enforce HACCP, health, safety and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in a high‑volume, premium restaurant in the UAE.
• Certified in Advanced Food Hygiene (Level 3) or PIC training recognized by Dubai Municipality.
• Excellent verbal and written English; additional languages are a plus.

Required skills

• Culinary Arts
• Food Safety
• HACCP compliance
• Inventory Management
• Menu Engineering