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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Overview
The Head Chef is responsible for leading the culinary direction of Fi'lia, a modern Italian-Mediterranean restaurant known for its refined, female-led concept and handmade cuisine. This role requires creativity, leadership, and a deep understanding of authentic Italian flavors with a contemporary presentation.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership
- Design and execute innovative menus aligned with Fi'lia s Italian-Mediterranean identity
- Maintain authenticity in handmade pastas, breads, and traditional recipes
- Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes
Kitchen Operations
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, including prep, service, and hygiene
- Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality food safety regulations
- Control food costs, wastage, and inventory
Team Management
- Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff
- Foster a positive, high-performance kitchen culture
- Manage scheduling, performance, and staff development
Quality & Guest Experience
- Maintain Michelin-level standards of food quality and plating
- Collaborate with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless guest experiences
- Handle guest feedback and continuously improve offerings
Financial Management
- Manage kitchen budgets and profitability targets
- Optimize supplier relationships and procurement strategies
Desired Candidate Profile
- Proven experience as Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a luxury or fine-dining restaurant
- Strong expertise in Italian cuisine (especially handmade pasta and wood-fired cooking)
- Experience in high-volume, high-end hospitality environments
- Leadership and team management skills
- Knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards
- Creativity and passion for modern gastronomy
- Previous experience in luxury hotel brands or internationally recognized restaurants
- Exposure to pre-opening restaurant concepts
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training
- Menu development & innovation
- Cost control & budgeting
- Team leadership
- Fine dining execution
- Supplier & inventory management
- Fast-paced, high-end restaurant within a luxury hospitality setting
- Evening and weekend shifts required
- High expectations for consistency, creativity, and leadership
Company Industry
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Keywords
- Filia Head Chef
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