Head Chef

Job description / Role

About the Role: We are seeking a passionate and talented Head Chef to lead our culinary team at a well-established café brand in Abu Dhabi. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating exceptional dining experiences, developing innovative menus, and managing kitchen operations. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the high culinary standards of our café and contributing to its reputation as a culinary hotspot in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and oversee kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
- Develop and update menus that showcase creativity and cater to diverse customer preferences.
- Manage kitchen staff, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
- Maintain inventory control and manage food costs to meet budgetary targets.

Requirements

- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Collaborate with the management team to drive business growth through culinary excellence.
- Stay updated with culinary trends and incorporate innovative ideas into menu offerings.

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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.