Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise all kitchen operations and culinary staff.
- Plan, develop, and update menus in line with the restaurant's concept and seasonal offerings.
- Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control.
- Manage food costs, inventory, and kitchen budgets effectively.
- Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen staff to ensure high performance.
- Coordinate with restaurant management to achieve operational and financial goals.
- Monitor stock levels and oversee purchasing of ingredients and supplies.
- Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and operational.
- Foster a positive, productive, and professional work environment.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or Sous Chef in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality environment.
- Culinary degree or relevant professional certification is preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
Preferred Skills
- Menu development and recipe standardization.
- Cost control and budgeting.
- Inventory and supplier management.
- Staff training and performance management.
- Creativity and passion for culinary excellence.
About Us
“Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate residing at the crossroads of the modern economy – Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, the Apparel Group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its more than 1750+ stores and 75+ brands across all platforms employing 17,000 multicultural staff covering four continents.
Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines. Also, Apparel Group provides customers the experience of shopping from the comfort of their own home with ease and convenience via our E-Commerce site 6thStreet.com
Apparel Group Operates Brands from around the world, originating from USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and include leading names in Fashion, Footwear & Lifestyle such as Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Skechers, Aldo, Nine West, Aeropostale, Jamie’s Italian to name a few and other key brands include Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Inglot, Rituals etc..
The Apparel Group owes its amazing growth to the vision and guidance of its dynamic Chairman, Nilesh Ved, who has taken the company from strength to strength since its inception in the last two decades.”
