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Apres Restaurant LLC

Job Title: HR Specialist Industry: Restaurants Group Location: Al Ain, UAE Reports To: HR ManagerJob SummaryThe HR Specialist will be responsible for managing and supporting all human resources functions across the restaurant group, ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law, company policies, and best HR practices. This role supports recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, performance management, and staff welfare across multiple restaurant outlets.Key ResponsibilitiesRecruitment &amp; Onboarding<ul><li>Coordinate end-to-end recruitment for restaurant and head office roles.</li><li>Liaise with recruitment agencies and manage interview scheduling.</li><li>Prepare offer letters, employment contracts, and onboarding documentation.</li><li>Ensure smooth onboarding and induction for new hires.</li></ul>HR Operations &amp; Administration<ul><li>Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HR systems.</li><li>Manage attendance, leave records, and staff rosters coordination with operations.</li><li>Support payroll preparation and verify attendance, overtime, and deductions.</li><li>Handle staff confirmations, promotions, transfers, and exits.</li></ul>Compliance &amp; Labour Law<ul><li>Ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law and company policies.</li><li>Manage visa processes including MOL, immigration, Emirates ID, and medicals.</li><li>Handle contract renewals, terminations, gratuity calculations, and final settlements.</li><li>Prepare HR reports and documentation for audits or inspections.</li></ul>Employee Relations<ul><li>Address employee grievances and disciplinary matters professionally.</li><li>Support managers in performance management and corrective actions.</li><li>Promote positive employee engagement and workplace culture.</li></ul>Performance &amp; Training Support<ul><li>Assist with performance appraisals and KPI tracking.</li><li>Coordinate staff training, certifications, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Support HR initiatives related to staff retention and development.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.</li><li>Minimum 3&ndash;5 years HR experience, preferably in restaurants or hospitality.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and visa processes.</li><li>Proficiency in HR systems and MS Office.</li></ul>Key Skills<ul><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>High attention to detail and confidentiality.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple outlets and priorities.</li><li>Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

HR Specialist

The Group Executive Chef is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall culinary direction, kitchen operations, product quality, and opening of new concepts across the group. This position goes beyond a traditional chef-driven role and includes operational leadership, inventory and cost management, BOH compliance, and project openings, in close collaboration with the COO and under the strategic guidance of the CEO.The Group Executive Chef ensures all brands and outlets deliver consistent excellence in food, hygiene, profitability, and guest experience, while aligning with the CEO&rsquo;s vision and the operational roadmap set together with the COO.Key Responsibilities1. Culinary Leadership &amp; Brand Developmento Define and implement the culinary vision and strategy across all brands and outlets.o Develop, test, and roll out menus that align with brand positioning and commercial objectives.o Lead regular tastings and quality reviews to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portioning.o Establish and maintain standardized recipes, plating guides, production manuals, and portion control systems.2. Operations &amp; Site Managemento Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations across all locations.o Conduct regular site visits to review food quality, hygiene, workflow, and team performance.o Collaborate with the COO and Operations team to resolve operational issues and drive improvements.3. Inventory Management, BOH Records &amp; Traceabilityo Standardize inventory management across all kitchens.o Oversee stock ordering, receiving, storage, rotation, and stock takes.o Review and validate BOH documentation, including production logs, wastage, temperature records, and cleaning schedules.o Ensure full traceability of raw materials and finished goods.o Coordinate with finance and procurement on food cost, yield, and variance reports.4. Project Openings &amp; Expansiono Lead culinary and BOH planning for new openings and refurbishments.o Work with COO, Projects, and Design teams on layouts, workflow, and equipment selection.o Oversee pre-opening activities including menu trials, team recruitment, and BOH system setup.o Present project proposals and budgets to the CEO for approval.5. Food Safety, Hygiene &amp; Complianceo Ensure compliance with HACCP, ADAFSA, Dubai Municipality, and internal standards.o Oversee critical control points, allergen management, sanitation programs, and hygiene SOPs.o Lead internal food safety audits and prepare for external inspections.6. Financial Management &amp; Menu Engineeringo Lead menu engineering to optimise sales, cost efficiency, and profitability.o Approve recipe costing and maintain food cost targets.o Collaborate with procurement on supplier evaluation and pricing.o Monitor kitchen financial KPIs including food cost %, wastage, yield, and labour productivity.7. Leadership, Training &amp; People Developmento Mentor Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, and kitchen staff across all brands.o Structure culinary skill development, traceability training, and BOH compliance training.o Oversee recruitment, performance reviews, and succession planning in coordination with HR.8. Cross-Functional Collaborationo Collaborate with COO, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Operations, and Projects Teams.o Represent culinary and BOH functions in senior leadership meetings.9. Guest Experience &amp; Brand Reputationo Monitor guest feedback and ensure high satisfaction levels.o Lead corrective action plans for recurring issues.o Support VIP events, tastings, and brand showcases.Reporting &amp; Decision-Making Structure Reports To: CEOWorks Closely With: COODecisions requiring CEO approval:o Major menu overhaulso New concepts and brand launcheso Capex investments and supplier contractso Expansion proposalso Strategic pricing and positioningKey Requirementso Culinary degree or hospitality management qualification.o 10+ years senior culinary leadership experience.o Strong experience in multi-outlet operations, inventory systems, traceability, and openings.Key KPIso Food cost % and variance controlo Inventory accuracy and wastage levelso Hygiene and audit scoreso Compliance and traceability standardso On-time and successful project openingso Guest satisfaction scoreso Staff retention and training completionJob Type: Full-timePay: AED18,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per month

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