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West to West Kitchen

About West to West KitchenWest to West Kitchen is an award-winning, proudly homegrown UAE restaurant bringing together the flavours of Sierra Leone, Trinidad and Jamaica. We don&rsquo;t just cook food, we share culture, create experiences, and build community.We&rsquo;re expanding to The Flavours Hub in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s new destination for authentic street-style dining and we&rsquo;re looking for a Head Chef / Assistant Manager to help lead this exciting new chapter.The RoleThis is a hybrid leadership role combining culinary excellence with hands-on operational management. You&rsquo;ll oversee kitchen operations, guide menu innovation, build strong systems, and lead a small, high-performing team across both our Masdar and Najda outlets.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain consistent food quality, flavour, presentation and speed.</li><li>Train, motivate and support a 5&ndash;7-member kitchen team.</li><li>Build and refine SOPs to ensure smooth daily operations.</li><li>Manage ordering, inventory, portioning and cost control.</li><li>Support event catering, community events and special activations.</li><li>Lead recipe development in collaboration with the founders.</li><li>Uphold hygiene, HACCP and safety standards at all times.</li></ul>Who We&rsquo;re Looking For<ul><li>Minimum 5 years&rsquo; professional kitchen experience, including 2 years as Sous Chef or higher.</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills.</li><li>Solid grasp of kitchen operations, cost control and team development.</li><li>Passion for West African and/or Caribbean cuisine.</li><li>Calm, proactive and solutions-focused under pressure.</li><li>UAE driving licence preferred.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Salary: AED 6,000 &ndash; 6,500 per month (starting), with progression up to AED 8,000 based on performance.</li><li>Benefits: Company visa, health insurance &amp; daily meal benefits.</li><li>Growth: A chance to shape a rapidly growing, home-grown UAE brand.</li></ul>How to ApplyThis is not a CV-only application process ; we want to get to know how you think, lead and approach your work.To apply:1. Email your CV to wtowteam@gmail.com.2. We&rsquo;ll reply with a short set of written questions to complete. (These questions help us understand your experience, leadership style, and passion for food.)3. Submit your answers by 9 November 2025.Early applications are strongly encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for face-to-face interviews from 10 November 2025 in Abu Dhabi.If you love food, leadership and teamwork, and you&rsquo;re ready to grow with us, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.Job Type: Full-timePay: AED6,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have at least 5 years&rsquo; kitchen experience, including 2+ years as Sous Chef or higher?</li></ul>

Head Chef / Assistant Manager – West African & Caribbean Kitchen

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Head Chef / Assistant Manager – West African & Caribbean Kitchen