Kitchen manager – Arabic Cuisine

Position Title: Kitchen manager – Arabic Cuisine Employment Type: Full Time Salary AED: up to 9,000 inclusive depending on experience and qualifications plus tips Job Location: Sharjah, UAE About the Client: A Levantine restaurant in Dubai, highly recognized by the Michelin Guide offering high-quality food at good value Job Description: ? Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, authentic Levantine flavors, presentation standards, and efficient preparation during peak service periods. ? Lead, supervise, train, and schedule a kitchen team of 16–18 employees, maintaining productivity, teamwork, discipline, and adherence to restaurant SOPs. ? Manage kitchen inventory, procurement coordination, food costing, portion control, wastage reduction, and stock rotation to maintain operational efficiency and profitability. ? Ensure strict compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, health and safety standards while coordinating with restaurant management to achieve smooth kitchen operations and timely food service.

Qualifications

? Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role such as Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Sous Chef. ? Strong expertise in authentic Levantine, Palestinian, Lebanese, or Middle Eastern cuisine, including traditional cooking techniques, recipes, and presentation. ? Proven ability to manage kitchen teams of 15–20 employees, with strong knowledge of food costing, inventory control, portion management, supplier coordination, scheduling, and wastage reduction. ? Thorough understanding of HACCP, food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen SOPs, with hands-on leadership skills and the ability to maintain food quality and consistency in a fast-paced environment. How to Apply: Send your CV in word format to: RESTMGTJOBS2021 AT GMAIL DOT COM and use “Kitchen Manager” as email subject