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Brand Head Chef – Fast-Casual Wholesome Concept


Job Location:

Abu Dhabi - UAE

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 5 November 2026 (2 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 2 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A growing flavour-led fast-casual concept in the UAE built around fresh ingredients bowls grilled proteins vegetables salads and house-made sauces. Restaurants in Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah a flagship opening in Abu Dhabi and more to follow.

This is a brand role rather than a single kitchen. You set the food for every location and make sure it tastes the same on a busy lunch service on a delivery order and in a restaurant that has not opened yet. You report directly to the founder and shape the menu as the concept grows.

What the role covers

  • Audit and refine the existing menu keep what works and develop new signature dishes
  • Work hands-on with the central kitchen on batch recipes yields portion specifications and preparation schedules
  • Decide what is prepared centrally and how it is stored transported and finished at each outlet
  • Make sure every dish holds up in busy service takeaway and delivery
  • Create recipe cards preparation guides and presentation standards and train the teams to follow them
  • Control food cost portions wastage food safety and allergen standards
  • Lead culinary readiness for the new flagship menu launches and future openings

What were looking for

  • An experienced Head Chef or an exceptional Senior Sous Chef ready for broader responsibility
  • Real strength in proteins vegetables salads dressings sauces and marinades
  • Experience in fast-casual multi-site or central-kitchen operations
  • Wood-fire or Josper experience is a strong advantage
  • Practical collaborative leadership and genuine openness to feedback
  • Strong English communication

The package

  • Competitive tax-free salary all-inclusive
  • Medical insurance and duty meals
  • Annual flight ticket allowance
  • Employment visa and relocation support for overseas candidates

Apply now!

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