Head Chef

Job description / Role

The candidate will aim to capture the market seeking an exceptional taste and essence of Arabic Mezze and shawarma. The menu will consist of salads, shawarma wraps and authentic mezze.

Preferably Arabic or experience in a Shawarma/Bakery.

Job Description:
- Creating a Shawarma/Mezze menu
- Developing a suppliers list for all items required in the kitchen
- Developing and training the kitchen team in accordance to the brand standard operating procedures
- Assist in the recruitment and hire staff including cooks and other Kitchen workers
- Scheduling rota’s and establishing performance measures
- Ensuring food costing standards are met and wastage is kept within the industry limit
- Conducting inventory spot checks including monthly stock taking
- Establishing recipes and methodology cards for each item on the menu
- Ensure highest standards of hygiene are met
- Participate in creative thinking for ongoing menu development

Requirements

The candidate pre-requisites to qualify must include but are not limited to:
- Has a relevant and extensive experience in a concept that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week with takeaway and a delivery options available
- Advance understanding of Professional cooking and Kitchen skills.
- Knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment and services, ordering and inventory control
- Must be willing to work in Abu Dhabi
- Be a leader and team player

Benchmark Restaurants
- Operation Falafel
- Shawarma Time
- Shawarma Street
- Lebanese Flower
- Zawak Al Sham
- Bilad Al Sham
- Aldaya’a Shawarma
- Automatic
- Le Bistro

About the Company

Based in Dubai, "GLEE Hospitality Solutions" is a collaboration of industry experts with broad knowledge and expertise in developing, launching, and operating restaurants. We at "GLEE Hospitality Solutions" are consultants, operators and equity holders in restaurants. With their diverse backgrounds, experience, and understanding of the global marketplace, the partners of "GLEE Hospitality Solutions" offer more than 30 years of combined experience in restaurant/hotel management, food and beverage, business development, operations, and sales and marketing.

In collaboration with world-class designers, "GLEE Hospitality Solutions" have opened numerous restaurants, and are now introducing their experience and knowledge to the UAE marketplace in prime locations with a focus on exciting menus, fresh ingredients, contemporary design elements, and a well-trained, amicable, and approachable staff.