Head Chef

Head Chef – The Monk (Indo-Chinese Cuisine)About The Monk

The Monk is Dubai’s leading Indo-Chinese restaurant brand, with four branches across the city (Karama, Arjan, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Meadows) and ambitious plans for food trucks and mall outlets. Known for authentic Indo-Chinese flavors with a modern twist, The Monk is building a strong reputation as the go-to destination for casual dining, delivery, and catering.

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced, and creative Head Chef to lead our kitchens and ensure consistency, innovation, and operational excellence across all outlets.

Role Overview

The Head Chef will be responsible for:

• Overseeing daily kitchen operations across branches.
• Standardizing recipes, plating, and kitchen procedures.
• Driving menu innovation aligned with Indo-Chinese cuisine trends.
• Managing kitchen staff recruitment, training, and performance.
• Ensuring food quality, hygiene, and compliance with UAE Municipality standards.
• Collaborating with the central kitchen, procurement, and operations team for cost efficiency.

Key ResponsibilitiesCulinary Excellence

• Maintain authenticity of Indo-Chinese cuisine while introducing seasonal/innovative dishes.
• Standardize recipes and ensure portion control, taste, and presentation consistency.
• Conduct regular tasting sessions and quality audits at all branches.

Operations & Inventory

• Coordinate with procurement and central kitchen on supply chain needs.
• Control food costs by monitoring wastage and optimizing supplier pricing.
• Implement Just-In-Time inventory methods to reduce overhead.
• Oversee daily kitchen checklists (gas, prep, hygiene, equipment).

Leadership & Staff Management

• Lead and mentor Sous Chefs, CDPs, and BOH teams across outlets.
• Organize staff schedules, training sessions, and cross-branch support.
• Maintain discipline, motivation, and career development pathways.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to Dubai Municipality health, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Maintain detailed SOPs for food safety, storage, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Oversee incident reporting, kitchen audits, and certifications.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with management on menu engineering, promotions, and seasonal campaigns.
• Support finance by providing accurate COGS reports and recipe costings.
• Liaise with marketing for food photography, launches, and chef-driven events.

Requirements

• Minimum 8–10 years of culinary experience, with at least 3–5 years as Head Chef / Executive Chef.
• Strong background in Indo-Chinese cuisine (experience in Tangra/Kolkata style preferred).
• Proven ability to manage multi-branch operations.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of food cost management, inventory control, and supplier negotiations.
• HACCP Level 3 or equivalent certification (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills (English; Hindi/Mandarin an added advantage).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance bonuses.
• Visa, medical insurance, annual leave, and ticket benefits.
• Opportunity to lead a growing Indo-Chinese brand in Dubai.
• Creative freedom in menu development and new concepts.

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• To Apply: Send your CV, portfolio (if available), and a brief cover note highlighting your Indo-Chinese culinary experience to [info@spffoods.com]

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Must Know Indo Chinese Food

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Head Chef: 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Dubai (Required)