职位描述

About the Role

UME Italian Kitchen is a contemporary Italian fast-casual restaurant concept focused on freshly made pasta, ravioli, risotto, and classic Italian flavours. The business is seeking a skilled Head Chef to oversee kitchen functions and contribute to building a consistent, scalable, and quality-led brand.

Key Responsibilities

Take charge of daily kitchen operations and overall food preparation.
Create, refine, and document recipes, portions, and cooking procedures so they can be repeated consistently.
Protect food quality, flavour, and presentation standards across all dishes.
Train, guide, and develop the kitchen team while supervising day-to-day performance.
Handle inventory planning, purchasing, and control of food costs.
Reduce wastage and improve workflow and kitchen productivity.
Maintain strict adherence to food safety requirements and HACCP practices.
Contribute to menu creation and the introduction of new products.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience working with Italian cuisine.
Background as a Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Senior Sous Chef.
Strong command of pasta, ravioli, risotto, sauces, and Italian cooking methods.
Practical experience in recipe design, food costing, and kitchen oversight.
Proven ability to lead teams and train kitchen staff effectively.
Comfortable working in a busy, high-pressure environment.

Preferred Experience

Hands-on experience with fresh pasta and ravioli production.
Exposure to opening and launching new restaurant concepts.
Previous work experience in GCC countries or the Middle East.

Additional Information

Priority will be given to candidates who have direct, hands-on experience in fresh pasta production and Italian casual dining concepts.

Location: Al Nairyah, Saudi Arabia. Employment type: Full-time.

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