Head Chef

Beirut Permanent View Job Description
Lead kitchen operations and innovation for a new Mediterranean-Asian restaurant. Oversee team management, training, and support the brand's expansion across the Middle East.
  • Lead and design a kitchen from the ground up with full creative control.
  • Gain visibility and career growth by launching a high-profile new concep

About Our Client

The client is a well-established player in the F&B industry, having recently opened a high-end Mediterranean-Asian restaurant. They are focused on scaling the concept across the Middle East with a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and team excellence.

Job Description

  • Provide strategic leadership across all kitchen operations and culinary planning.
  • Champion innovation, quality, and consistency in menu execution.
  • Lead recruitment, training, and development of the kitchen team.
  • Partner with ownership to drive brand vision and support regional expansion.



The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum 8-10 years of professional culinary experience, including Mediterranean and Japanese cuisines.
  • Proven leadership in managing kitchen operations, training, and team development.
  • Creative and innovative with a strong track record of recipe development and menu refinement.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with ownership.
  • Arabic-speaking preferred, with the ability to thrive in a multicultural kitchen environment.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead and shape a high-profile, innovative kitchen from the ground up.
  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  • Exposure to regional expansion and career growth within the Middle East.
  • Chance to work in a creative, multicultural environment with a supportive ownership team.



Contact
Srividya Mukunthan
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6775092

Job summary

Sector
Retail
Subsector
Food & Beverage
Industry
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Location
Beirut
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Srividya Mukunthan
Job reference
JN-062025-6775092