Head Chef – Mess

Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our mess/catering kitchen operations. The ideal candidate must have proven experience in large-scale food production, preferably handling up to 15,000 meals per day, with strong knowledge of multi-cuisine cooking, kitchen management, and food hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and supervise daily food production for high-volume meal operations.
- Manage the preparation and cooking of up to 15,000 meals per day while maintaining consistency and quality.
- Prepare and supervise multi-cuisine menus and recipes.
- Ensure proper taste, quality, portion control, and timely meal service.
- Lead and manage chefs, cooks, kitchen helpers, and other kitchen staff.
- Maintain proper food storage, cleanliness, sanitation, and basic food hygiene standards.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene procedures.
- Monitor food wastage and maintain efficient use of ingredients.
- Coordinate with procurement and stores to ensure availability of required ingredients.
- Maintain discipline, productivity, and smooth workflow within the kitchen.
- Handle high-pressure production schedules and resolve operational issues promptly. Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or Senior Chef in mess, industrial catering, camp catering, or large-scale food production.
- Proven experience handling approximately 15,000 meals per day is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of multi-cuisine recipes and large-volume cooking.
- Good understanding of food hygiene, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices.
- Strong leadership and team-management skills.
- Ability to manage large kitchen operations efficiently.
- Physically fit and able to work in a high-volume catering environment.
- Candidates with UAE industrial/mess catering experience will be preferred. Interested candidates may apply through Indeed with their updated CV. Pay: From AED3,000.00 per month Work

Location:
In person