ABC Coffee Roasters is a chain of premium cafes. Today our company has more than10 cafes, 2 central kitchens and 2 roasteries in 2 countries.
We plan to become the most recognizable brand in Dubai and we are looking for a person for the position of an Operational Head Chef/Sous Chef - who is ready to achieve this goal together with our young team of enthusiasts.
Today ABC - 3 locations in Dubai, central kitchen and 2 pre openings (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) and we currently seeking an Operational Head Chef/Sous Chef for our Culinary team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Menu development and implementation: Design innovative, high-quality menus that reflect current culinary trends and seasonal ingredients, with a focus on locally sourced and sustainable products.
- Culinary team management: Lead, train, hire and motivate kitchen staff to achieve high performance, conducting regular training sessions on best practices and safety protocols.
- Kitchen operations oversight: Supervise daily kitchen activities, ensuring efficiency, productivity and seamless coordination between the kitchen and service teams.
- Quality control and standards: Maintain the highest standards of food preparation and presentation, controlling portioning, plating standards and stock rotation.
- Inventory and equipment management: Manage inventory of ingredients, supplies, and equipment, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all kitchen equipment and coordinating timely repairs.
- Compliance with regulations: Ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations, including food handling and sanitation standards, conducting regular inspections and enforcing cleaning routines.
- Financial management: Monitor and control costs related to culinary operations, ensuring budget adherence, managing food cost percentages and implementing measures to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Pastry and bakery department management: quality control, work coordination of Head Baker.
- Collaboration and reporting: Collaborate with restaurant management to plan and execute successful dining experiences, provide regular updates to the Brand Chef on culinary operations and participate in departmental meetings.
About You:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the Operational/Cloud kitchen/Main Production Kitchen or luxury hospitality industry.
- Bachelor degree, Certified Culinary Arts Diploma
- Strongly committed to teamwork and customer service
- Eye for detail to achieve operational excellence
- Proven experience in managing Breakfast/Lunch Full time level restaurants.
- Strong ability to work with brand partners to create collaborative culinary experiences.
- Experience in managing large teams and overseeing culinary operations for high-end dining establishments.
- This role is crucial for delivering exceptional culinary experiences at ABC Coffee Roasters, ensuring that all fine dining operations are supported by top-tier food and service.
Terms of Our Cooperation:
- Urgent relocation to Dubai or UAE based applicants
- Work schedule 6/1
- Compliance with Labor Law
- Work in a large like-minded team
- Opportunity for professional growth and career development
- Opportunity to be part of new openings across the world
Join our team and help us create exceptional culinary experiences!