Head Chef

Head Chef | Jaan Restaurant (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

Jaan Restaurant is seeking an experienced and innovative Head Chef to lead our kitchen and drive culinary excellence. If you're passionate about Indian cuisine and have a proven track record in kitchen leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from experienced Head Chefs as well as accomplished Senior Sous Chefs who are ready to take the next step in their career and lead a kitchen of their own.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations and service delivery
• Create and develop innovative Indian menus
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and hygiene standards
• Manage food costing, inventory, and supplier relationships
• Recruit, train, and lead kitchen staff
• Drive operational efficiency and profitability
• Support catering, private events, and special activations

Requirements

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in senior kitchen leadership roles
• Current Head Chef experience preferred, or proven success as a Senior Sous Chef ready for progression
• Strong expertise in Indian cuisine, ingredients, and cooking techniques
• Proven ability to create innovative and contemporary Indian dishes
• Experience in menu development, costing, and kitchen management
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Commercial awareness and attention to detailAbility to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment

What We're Looking For

• Passion for food and hospitality
• Creative and quality-driven mindset
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Organized, proactive, and solutions-focused

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Applications welcome from UAE-based and international candidates

Apply Now

Send your CV and culinary portfolio via email:

Tanya@thenarrativeglobal.com

Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Have you managed kitchen operations, including inventory, food costing, and team supervision?
• How many years of experience do you have as a Head Chef or Senior Kitchen Leader?
• Tell us about your experience with Indian cuisine. Which regional cuisines, cooking techniques, and signature dishes are you most confident leading in a professional kitchen?

Work Location: In person