1 754 Chefs jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Fresh Bite Catering is expanding our culinary team in the UAE We are looking for passionate and skilled Commis Chefs to join our kitchens in the following sections:

Hot Kitchen – North Indian

Hot Kitchen – South Indian

Hot Kitchen – Continental

Cold Kitchen

Bakery & Pastry

Requirements:

Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a similar role (catering/hotel/restaurant).

Strong knowledge of the respective cuisine/section.

Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment.

Commitment to hygiene, consistency, and quality.

Applicants must be currently based in the UAE (no overseas hiring).

Immediate joining required.

Salary: AED 1,200 – 2,000 (depending on experience & section)

Location: United Arab Emirates

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Hiring: 2 Chefs for Two VIP Families in Abu Dhabi

1. Chef – Mushrif Area (live in or live out)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (6 days per week)

Requirements:

Experience in Arabic cuisine

Skilled in desserts, biscuits, pastries, and baking bread

Benefits:

Employment visa

Health insurance

Return flights

1. Chef – Live-in (Al Gurm Area)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (6 days per week)

Requirements:

Expertise in Lebanese cooking

Ability to prepare a Variety of Lebanese dishes

Both vacancies require experience in the UAE or GCC Countries.

AED5,000-7,000 with one day off per week

We are looking for motivated and ambitious COMMIS CHEFS to join the inaugural team in Dubai. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your skills in a new and exciting setting. As a key support role, you'll gain hands-on experience across two unique culinary concepts—a New York-Style Pizza brand and a Breakfast Cafe menu—working alongside experienced chefs and helping to shape the kitchen from day one.

• Support the senior chefs in all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and a seamless workflow.
• Prepare menu items to the highest standards under the guidance of the Chef de Partie, ensuring every dish reflects the distinct identity and quality of each brand.
• Maintain rigorous quality control for all ingredients and food preparation at your assigned station.
• Actively participate in all food preparation, ensuring dishes are prepared accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with inventory management and stock rotation, helping to minimize waste and maintain an organized kitchen.
• Uphold impeccable standards of kitchen hygiene and safety, ensuring compliance with all health regulations.
• Collaborate with the senior chefs on new promotions and menu offerings.
• Keep your work station clean and organized throughout service.

• Proven experience as a Commis Chef or a similar entry-level kitchen role.
• A certificate or diploma in culinary arts or a related field is a plus.
• Fluent in English, with a good understanding of verbal and written communication.
• Must possess a valid passport with sufficient remaining validity for travel and visa processing.
• An eager willingness to learn and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

• AED 3 – 4 500 CTC, (depending on experience and skills)
• Joining flights and visa

Salary breakdown:

• 60% Basic Salary
• 30% Accommodation
• 10% Transport allowance

To apply for Commis Chefs | Dubai | New Opening Restaurant, please send yourCV in WORD document WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND A FULL-LENGTH PHOTO INSERTED ON THE CV.

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Recroo is seeking talented and experienced Chefs at all levels, to join their International Partner in Malta – Hr Plus Co. Ltd; a reputable Hospitality Service Provider committed to maintaining associate well being and the highest standards across various industries.

In this role, you will be part of dynamic culinary teams operating in Malta's vibrant Hospitality Industry.

Responsibilities (vary by level):

• Prepare and cook menu items in line with company and client standards
• Assist in the planning and development of menus, including specials and seasonal offerings
• Ensure consistent presentation and quality of dishes
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas, following HACCP and health & safety protocols
• Oversee and train junior kitchen staff (for Senior Chef roles)
• Monitor stock levels, assist in inventory management, and reduce food waste
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service delivery
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures

Requirements:

• Previous experience in professional kitchens (commensurate with the position applied for)
• Strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for food
• Good knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety regulations
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with good communication skills
• Physical stamina and a strong work ethic
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Please note:
Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) is
mandatory
for all applicants.

A Pastry Chef is a culinary professional responsible for managing the pastry section of a kitchen, focusing on delivering exceptional Guest and Member experiences.

• Manage the pastry section of the kitchen to ensure high-quality dessert offerings
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to maintain excellent standards
• Plan production and develop seasonal menu items to cater to customer preferences
• Supervise and coordinate all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation
• Monitor food costs and contribute to Food and Beverage revenue growth
• Maintain compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

• A minimum of 2 years as a Pastry Chef de Partie or Pastry Chef Experience with high-volume food production
• Strong supervisory skills and creative approach to pastry-making
• A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Excellent grooming standards and planning skills
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional service and continuous improvement

This position requires a team player who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment. As a Pastry Chef, you will have the opportunity to showcase your creativity and skills while ensuring consistency and quality in our pastry offerings.

We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef who can lead by example and contribute to our kitchen's success. If you have a passion for creating delicious pastries and desserts, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time
Location: unspecified
Requisition ID: HOT0BX16

Overview

One&Only The Palm – ZEST (All Day Dining Restaurant) seeks a Sous Chef to join the ZEST culinary team at One&Only The Palm Hotel in Dubai. At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn. Glistening on a private apex of Palm Island, One&Only The Palm is an intimate beach-front retreat where the wonders of modern Dubai meet the charms of old Arabia. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion. With the global growth of our brands, you will be an integral part of the Resort’s success and your role will be to assist the Chef De Cuisine to lead, manages and organizes all requirements to the highest standards and in accordance with the standard operating procedures as implemented by Director of Culinary. Ensure proper hygiene and sanitation in the workplace under his/her jurisdiction, adequate stocks of food supply, inter–department coordination and training. Carry full responsibility of the operating equipment including its inventory levels. Ensure to always maintain the resort food cost and enforce the set service standard procedures by directing, supervising and motivating staff to perform to the highest level of service. Communicate with the guests and share feedback with the chef in charge and the management.

• To ensure that the quality levels of kitchen production and presentation is maintained at its highest level at all times.
• To ensure that the kitchen and working areas are thoroughly clean at all times.
• To ensure that all mise- en place is correctly prepared prior to commencing of service.
• To demonstrate excellent product knowledge of all food and special functions held at the resort.
• To participate in the service of any special functions or events organized by the resort.
• To coordinates functions and activities with the F&B department.
• To establishes and maintains smooth work relationships in the kitchen.
• To ensure the outlet food cost is always maintained.
• To conduct regular checks on all food products for any expired item.
• To ensure all food products are labeled according to requirement.
• To ensure that equipment is cleaned, when necessary or according to their schedules.
• To supervise the undertaking of physical asset inventories in scheduled month.
• To maintain and create a working environment that reflects a sense of place.
• When driving resort’s buggies, all rules and regulations are always followed.
• To be involved in the organizing and coordinating of special functions and events.
• To continuously train and motivate all subordinates to ensure resorts standards are maintained.
• To assist supervisors in generating work schedules for kitchen personnel, according to forecasted demand requirements.
• To delegate responsibilities to staff and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• To handle any guest’s complaint in a professional manner, as per resort’s Policy & Procedure (service recovery).
• To ensure that disciplinary actions are taken, when necessary, according to the resort’s policies.
• To perform any additional or special duties, as directed by a superior.
• To maintain the highest level of personal hygiene and grooming, as per standard.
• To practice proper telephone etiquette with colleagues and resort guests.
• To attend all training carried out by the Training Department.
• To ensure that all channels of communication are respected, and information is disseminated to the correct receivers.
• To ensure excellent communication and working relationships with colleagues are maintained and contribute to the team spirit.
• To ensure that a safe, hygienically fit working environment is always maintained and reports any concerns or faults immediately to the immediate supervisor.
• To remain updated on all resort happenings, including guests in-house, arrivals and departures, as well as daily events.
• To exhibit an outstanding knowledge of the Atlantis Resort.
• To understand and apply the resort’s Policies & Procedures, including during emergency situations.
• To conduct a monthly communication meeting.
• To conduct a daily briefing prior to service.
• To ensure maintenance work is completed, in a timely and professional manner.
• To ensure all fixed assets are well maintained.
• To demonstrate knowledge and interest in the goals and objectives of the Atlantis brand.
• To ensure all activities are carried out honestly, ethically and within the parameters of the U.A.E Law.

A suitable candidate will directly report to Chef de Cuisine and should have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in an upscale 5* hotel/resort environment. Strong culinary knowledge is a must and with a strong authentic Italian pizza making background. Should have excellent personal and interpersonal skills, flexible and a dynamic team player. Should be able to build strong relationships and provide the highest standard of service with high profile and diverse guests. Excellent communication in English language is required.

At One&Only creating JOY is at the forefront of everything we do. If you are the one to make every detail count & are bold to go beyond the obvious in every task assigned with positive energy & have the passion to make it happen, then we are looking for you.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.

One&Only The Palm – ZEST (All Day Dining Restaurant) seeks a Sous Chef to join the ZEST culinary team at One&Only The Palm Hotel in Dubai. At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests' stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that's chic but wonderfully unstuffy, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests' expectations at every possible turn. Glistening on a private apex of Palm Island, One&Only The Palm is an intimate beach-front retreat where the wonders of modern Dubai meet the charms of old Arabia. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest's every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it's our passion.

With the global growth of our brands, you will be an integral part of the Resort's success and your role will be to assist the Chef De Cuisine to lead, manages and organizes all requirements to the highest standards and in accordance with the standard operating procedures as implemented by Director of Culinary. Ensure proper hygiene and sanitation in the workplace under his/her jurisdiction, adequate stocks of food supply, inter–department coordination and training. Carry full responsibility of the operating equipment including its inventory levels. Ensure to always maintain the resort food cost and enforce the set service standard procedures by directing, supervising and motivating staff to perform to the highest level of service. Communicate with the guests and share feedback with the chef in charge and the management.

• To ensure that the quality levels of kitchen production and presentation is maintained at its highest level at all times.
• To ensure that the kitchen and working areas are thoroughly clean at all times.
• To ensure that all mise- en place is correctly prepared prior to commencing of service.
• To demonstrate excellent product knowledge of all food and special functions held at the resort.
• To participate in the service of any special functions or events organized by the resort.
• To coordinates functions and activities with the F&B department.
• To establishes and maintains smooth work relationships in the kitchen.
• To ensure the outlet food cost is always maintained.
• To conduct regular checks on all food products for any expired item.
• To ensure all food products are labeled according to requirement.
• To ensure that equipment is cleaned, when necessary or according to their schedules.
• To supervise the undertaking of physical asset inventories in scheduled month.
• To maintain and create a working environment that reflects a sense of place.
• When driving resort's buggies, all rules and regulations are always followed.
• To be involved in the organizing and coordinating of special functions and events.
• To continuously train and motivate all subordinates to ensure resorts standards are maintained.
• To assist supervisors in generating work schedules for kitchen personnel, according to forecasted demand requirements.
• To delegate responsibilities to staff and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• To handle any guest's complaint in a professional manner, as per resort's Policy & Procedure (service recovery).
• To ensure that disciplinary actions are taken, when necessary, according to the resort's policies.
• To perform any additional or special duties, as directed by a superior.
• To maintain the highest level of personal hygiene and grooming, as per standard.
• To practice proper telephone etiquette with colleagues and resort guests.
• To attend all training carried out by the Training Department.
• To ensure that all channels of communication are respected, and information is disseminated to the correct receivers.
• To ensure excellent communication and working relationships with colleagues are maintained and contribute to the team spirit.
• To ensure that a safe, hygienically fit working environment is always maintained and reports any concerns or faults immediately to the immediate supervisor.
• To remain updated on all resort happenings, including guests in-house, arrivals and departures, as well as daily events.
• To exhibit an outstanding knowledge of the Atlantis Resort.
• To understand and apply the resort's Policies & Procedures, including during emergency situations.
• To conduct a monthly communication meeting.
• To conduct a daily briefing prior to service.
• To ensure maintenance work is completed, in a timely and professional manner.
• To ensure all fixed assets are well maintained.
• To demonstrate knowledge and interest in the goals and objectives of the Atlantis brand.
• To ensure all activities are carried out honestly, ethically and within the parameters of the U.A.E Law.

A suitable candidate will directly report to Chef de Cuisine and should have a minimum of 2-3 years' experience in an upscale 5* hotel/resort environment. Strong culinary knowledge is a must and with a strong authentic Italian pizza making background. Should have excellent personal and interpersonal skills, flexible and a dynamic team player. Should be able to build strong relationships and provide the highest standard of service with high profile and diverse guests. Excellent communication in English language is required.

At One&Only creating JOY is at the forefront of everything we do. If you are the one to make every detail count & are bold to go beyond the obvious in every task assigned with positive energy & have the passion to make it happen, then we are looking for you.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.

Aspiring Culinary Professionals Wanted for Engaging Role

Culinary arts teachers inspire students to pursue careers in food preparation, cooking techniques, and nutrition. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen management.

• Develop and deliver lesson plans in culinary arts, including cooking techniques, nutrition, and food safety.
• Instruct students in proper kitchen equipment usage, knife skills, and food preparation.
• Demonstrate and teach techniques of food production, meal planning, plating, and presentation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen classroom.
• Monitor student progress, assess performance, and provide constructive feedback.
• Organize and supervise culinary events, competitions, and catering opportunities.
• Collaborate with other faculty members and staff to align curriculum with industry standards.
• Stay updated with current culinary trends, health regulations, and teaching methodologies.
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and oversee kitchen operations.

Established in 2000 in Turkey, Rixos pioneers the ‘ALL Inclusive, ALL Exclusive’ concept, inviting guests to discover a world of possibilities, with luxurious stays, inclusive of culinary delights from around the globe, live entertainment, daily sports, and fitness activities, sensorial spa and wellness journeys and fun-filled kids and teens activities. Each Rixos property presents a unique experience inspired by local culture, global influences, and our Turkish heritage, all within a setting of unparalleled luxury.

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Chef De Cuisine to join our culinary team in Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. As the Chef De Cuisine, you will lead our main kitchen operations, create innovative menus, and ensure the highest standards of culinary excellence in our establishment.

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to design and implement creative, seasonally-inspired menus that showcase both international and local cuisines
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of culinary professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative kitchen environment
• Manage inventory, food costs, and budgeting to optimize kitchen efficiency and profitability
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain impeccable hygiene standards throughout the kitchen
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver an exceptional dining experience for our guests
• Stay current with culinary trends and techniques, continuously innovating to keep our menu fresh and exciting
• Participate in menu engineering, recipe development, and food presentation enhancements
• Collaborate with local suppliers to source high-quality, seasonal ingredients
• Handle guest inquiries and special requests with professionalism and attentiveness

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as Chef de Cuisine in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant setting
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification from a recognized institution
• Proven expertise in international cuisines, with a strong understanding of local UAE and Middle Eastern flavors
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a track record of successfully managing and developing kitchen teams
• In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, seasonal sourcing, and global food trends
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in kitchen management software and inventory control systems
• Current food safety certification
• Creative mindset balanced with a disciplined approach to maintaining consistency and quality
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Passion for culinary innovation and commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences