Head Chef – Casual Dining | Fusion Middle Eastern Cuisine

Our client, an exciting new casual dining restaurant concept, is seeking a talented and experienced Head Chef to lead their culinary operations. The venue will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, showcasing a creative Fusion Middle Eastern cuisine.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 25-member kitchen team, ensuring high performance and strong teamwork.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, including menu development, food preparation, and service coordination.
• Develop and maintain a creative breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu aligned with the brand concept.
• Ensure consistent excellence in food quality, flavor, presentation, and portion control.
• Uphold the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation.
• Work closely with the service and management team (25 staff) to ensure seamless service execution.
• Manage food cost, budgeting, inventory, and supplier relationships.
• Recruit, train, and mentor culinary staff to develop a strong kitchen culture.
• Drive innovation, seasonal menu updates, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy casual or premium-casual dining environment.
• Strong background in Middle Eastern cuisine with the ability to develop creative fusion dishes.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Proficiency in menu engineering, costing, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work under pressure with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ﷼12,000.00 - ﷼15,000.00 per month