Head Chef

Job description / Role

We're Hiring: Head Chef in Abu Dhabi

Our client is looking for an experienced Head Chef to join their team in Abu Dhabi. If you have a passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership skills, and experience in high-volume kitchens, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure high standards in food preparation and presentation.
- Develop and implement training programs for kitchen staff.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations.
- Manage kitchen budget and control costs.
- Lead and motivate the kitchen team.

Ideal Candidate Profile: Head Chef
Location: Abu Dhabi

Ideal Candidate
- Extensive Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience as a Head Chef or similar role in high-volume kitchens.
- Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a proven track record of mentoring and developing kitchen staff.
- Culinary Expertise: Exceptional culinary skills, particularly in hot food preparation, with a passion for innovation and quality.
- Health and Safety Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices in kitchen operations.
- Financial Acumen: Experience in managing budgets, controlling costs, and minimizing waste while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years as a Head Chef or similar role.
- Experience in production or central production units.
- Excellent culinary skills, particularly in hot food preparation.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Salary:
AED 14,000 to 17,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.