Head Chef

Are you an experienced Head Chef passionate about authentic Italian cuisine?

Do you speak Italian and bring creativity to your menu development?

Have you led a team in a professional kitchen and excelled in culinary innovation? If yes, you are the hero, we’re looking for.

Join our client’s leading chain of Italian cuisine brand in Kuwait as a Head Chef and take charge of kitchen leadership, menu creation, and delivering an exceptional dining experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Culinary Leadership & Kitchen Operations

• Lead and manage the entire kitchen team, including chefs, cooks, and stewards.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations including food prep, service coordination, and shift planning.
• Ensure smooth kitchen workflow, staff training, and team motivation.

2. Italian Cuisine Mastery

• Prepare and execute a wide range of regional Italian dishes such as pasta, risotto, pizza, antipasti, and traditional sauces.
• Maintain culinary authenticity while allowing space for modern and creative interpretations.
• Ensure flavor, texture, and presentation reflect brand standards and Italian culinary heritage.

3. Menu R&D and Innovation

• Develop and update menus based on seasonality, customer preferences, and culinary trends.
• Conduct research and testing for new Italian food items and limited-time offers.
• Collaborate with management on branding, concept evolution, and special promotions.

4. Quality Control & Presentation

• Maintain consistent food quality, portioning, and visual presentation across all dishes.
• Conduct regular tastings, inspections, and quality audits.
• Train team members on plating standards and preparation techniques.

5. Procurement & Inventory

• Source high-quality ingredients, focusing on authentic Italian imports and fresh seasonal produce.
• Manage inventory, ordering, stock rotation, and food cost control.
• Build and maintain relationships with reliable food suppliers.

6. Compliance & Hygiene

• Ensure full compliance with food safety standards and HACCP procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and health regulations across the kitchen.
• Prepare for and pass all health inspections and internal audits.

Required Qualifications / Skills:

• Minimum 8–10 years of culinary experience, with at least 3 years as a Head Chef.
• Deep knowledge of Italian cuisine and regional recipes.
• Hands-on experience with menu development and kitchen leadership.
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Italian language proficiency is a must
• Culinary diploma or equivalent experience

Preferred Experience

• Fine dining or premium casual restaurant background.
• Experience in restaurant openings or kitchen concept launches.
• A passion for hospitality and innovation.

Job Location: Kuwait

Type of Employment: Permanent / Full-time

Industry: Hospitality – Fine Dining

Salary: EURO 48,000/year- No income tax deduction

What You Can Expect from the Employer:

• Competitive salary
• Free employment visa.
• Air ticket to join to Kuwait.
• Annual vacation
• A dynamic leadership role in a luxury dining setting
• Empowerment to lead operations and grow a high-performance team
• Long-term growth opportunities within a premium brand.