Description:
BrewZa Café is seeking an experienced Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef to manage daily kitchen operations, oversee food preparation, control inventory and food costs, develop the menu, and supervise kitchen staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily kitchen operations and maintain consistent food quality.
- Prepare and develop a multi-cuisine menu covering Indian and South Indian dishes, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, pasta, noodles, momos, shawarma and café snacks.
- Manage inventory, stock levels, purchasing, supplier coordination and food wastage.
- Monitor food costs, portion control and profitability.
- Supervise, train and manage kitchen employees, including duty rosters.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and applicable Dubai Municipality requirements.
- Establish kitchen SOPs, recipes and quality standards.
- Maintain stock records, purchase reports and kitchen cost reports.
- Take responsibility for smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
Requirements
- Minimum 4–6 years of relevant kitchen experience, preferably in a multi-cuisine café or casual-dining restaurant.
- Previous experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager.
- Strong knowledge of menu development, food costing and inventory management.
- Proven team-management and operational skills.
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards in the UAE.