Head Chef – Japanese-Inspired Café-Restaurant (Sharjah)

About Us

CHAWA is an upcoming café-restaurant inspired by Japan’s serene tea culture and modern dining aesthetics.
We’re not just a café — we’re creating an experience that blends Japanese authenticity with modern fusion cuisine, designed for both taste and visual appeal.

Our menu will feature Japanese teas, matcha-based beverages, fusion meals, and elegant desserts, all crafted with attention to detail and presentation.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead menu creation, kitchen setup, and daily operations for our Sharjah flagship café.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and detail-oriented, capable of blending Japanese flavors with local market preferences to create dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious.

This is a leadership role — the Head Chef will oversee menu development, supplier coordination, cost control, and kitchen staff training.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a creative menu combining Japanese-inspired flavors and modern café-style dishes.
• Lead recipe testing, plating design, and final menu rollout.
• Manage kitchen operations, including food cost control, waste reduction, and efficiency.
• Coordinate with local and international suppliers for ingredients and materials.
• Hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff to maintain consistency and hygiene standards.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality and HACCP regulations.
• Collaborate with management and marketing teams to align food presentation with brand identity.

Requirements

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef in a café, fusion, or modern casual dining concept.
• Strong creativity and menu development skills — able to balance Japanese authenticity with local trends.
• Understanding of cost management, supplier coordination, and food inventory control.
• Ability to train and lead a diverse kitchen team.
• Experience with Japanese cuisine or aesthetics is preferred (but not mandatory).
• English fluency required; Japanese language understanding is a plus.
• Must be based in the UAE or willing to relocate to Sharjah.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on exprience.
• Creative freedom to innovate and introduce signature dishes.
• Opportunity to build a flagship café brand under QT Foods Japan.
• Growth-oriented and collaborative work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED7,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Sharjah for this job?

License/Certification:

• experience leading a kitchen as Head Chef or Sous Chef (Required)