Head Chef - Multi-Cuisine Cafe

About the role

BrewZa Cafe in Dubai is looking for an experienced Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef to run the kitchen. The role covers daily kitchen operations, food preparation, inventory and food cost control, menu development and supervision of kitchen staff.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and keep food quality consistent.
• Prepare and develop a multi-cuisine menu covering Indian and South Indian dishes, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, pasta, noodles, momos, shawarma and cafe snacks.
• Manage inventory, stock levels, purchasing, supplier coordination and food wastage.
• Monitor food costs, portion control and profitability.
• Supervise, train and manage kitchen staff, including duty rosters.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and Dubai Municipality requirements.
• Set kitchen SOPs, recipes and quality standards, and keep stock, purchase and kitchen cost records.

Required profile

• Minimum 4-6 years of kitchen experience, preferably in a multi-cuisine cafe or casual-dining restaurant.
• Previous experience as Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• Proven team-management and operational skills.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of menu development, food costing and inventory management.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards in the UAE.