HEAD CHEF - SOUTH EAST ASIAN CUISINE

The Team Builders
Dubai
AED 50,000 - 200,000
Job description

Job Opportunity: Head Chef Southeast Asian Cuisine High-End Restaurant in Dubai

Are you a culinary visionary with a deep passion for Southeast Asian cuisine? We're seeking an experienced and talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen at our client's upscale dining restaurant in Dubai. This is a unique opportunity to showcase authentic flavors while incorporating innovation in a fine-dining setting.

Role Overview

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating and curating a high-quality menu that brings a taste of Southeast Asia to Dubai, ensuring every dish embodies authenticity, presentation, and excellence. You'll oversee all aspects of the kitchen's operations from menu design to quality control while inspiring and managing a team of culinary professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Menu Development: Create and execute a menu that highlights the flavors and traditions of Southeast Asian cuisine, ensuring innovation and authenticity.
  • Team Leadership: Lead, train, and motivate a talented kitchen team to consistently deliver high-quality dishes and an exceptional guest experience.
  • Quality Control: Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency, ensuring compliance with health, hygiene, and safety standards.
  • Inventory & Sourcing: Oversee the sourcing of premium ingredients, manage inventory levels, and maintain cost control without compromising quality.
  • Guest Experience: Collaborate with the front-of-house team to continually enhance the dining experience for our guests, creating memorable moments through every dish.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Head Chef, preferably in high-end or fine-dining Southeast Asian restaurants.
  • Expertise in Southeast Asian culinary traditions and techniques (Japanese, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Indonesian, etc.).
  • Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to manage a team in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
  • Creative vision with a passion for elevating traditional flavors through innovative presentation.
  • Knowledge of sourcing premium ingredients and maintaining high standards in quality and hygiene.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to lead a flagship kitchen in Dubai's vibrant dining scene.
  • Supportive work environment focused on innovation and excellence.
  • Career growth and development within a high-end hospitality group.

If you are ready to bring your culinary expertise and passion for Southeast Asian cuisine to an exciting new venture, we'd love to hear from you!

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