Head Chef – Healthy Monthly Meal Plans & À La Carte Operations

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations for healthy monthly meal plans while also supervising the à la carte restaurant menu. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in healthy, calorie-controlled meal preparation, kitchen leadership, and operational excellence. This role requires balancing nutrition-focused production with premium restaurant standards.

Key Responsibilities Meal Plan Operations (DIEAT)

• Plan, develop, and execute monthly meal plan menus for:
• Weight loss
• Muscle gain / athletes
• Balanced lifestyle
• Weight maintenance
• Ensure accurate calorie, protein, carb, and fat control as per approved plans.
• Oversee bulk meal production while maintaining taste, consistency, and presentation.
• Customize meals based on customer allergies, restrictions, and preferences.
• Coordinate closely with operations and delivery teams to ensure on-time and error-free dispatch.
• Monitor shelf life, storage, chilling, and food safety for meal plan items.

À La Carte Restaurant Supervision

• Supervise daily kitchen operations for the à la carte menu.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and plating standards across all dishes.
• Manage menu execution for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery.
• Support menu innovation and seasonal updates.

Kitchen Leadership & Management

• Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff (chefs, commis, kitchen helpers).
• Create duty rosters, production plans, and prep schedules.
• Enforce HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Control food cost, wastage, and inventory.
• Coordinate with procurement for raw materials and quality control.

Quality & Performance Control

• Conduct daily quality checks on meal plans and restaurant dishes.
• Ensure standard recipes and portion control are strictly followed.
• Work with management on performance improvement and operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef (meal plans, healthy concepts, or high-volume kitchens preferred).
• Strong knowledge of nutrition-focused cooking and calorie-controlled meals.
• Experience handling bulk production + restaurant operations.
• Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP and UAE food safety regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple kitchen functions.
• Creativity with healthy ingredients while maintaining premium taste.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with diet meal plans, gym meals, or athlete nutrition.
• Background in healthy cafés, cloud kitchens, or wellness brands.
• Experience in the UAE or GCC market is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a growing health-focused meal plan brand.
• Stable, long-term role with expansion potential.
• Competitive salary (based on experience).
• Supportive management and structured operations.

Job Type: Full-time