Executive Chef (Persian)

We are looking for an Executive Chef to be responsible for the overall culinary operations of a Persian restaurant, including menu planning, authentic cuisine preparation, kitchen team leadership, food quality control, purchasing, inventory management, food-cost control, staff training, hygiene and safety compliance, and maintaining consistent standards of taste and presentation.

Key Duties

Menu Development:

Create and update menus, including kebabs, stews, rice dishes, appetizers, breads, and desserts.

Food Quality:

Ensure authentic flavors, consistent presentation, portion sizes, and high-quality ingredients.

Kitchen Management:

Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth coordination between preparation, cooking, plating, and service.

Staff Leadership:

Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants.

Recipe &Standardization:

Develop standardized recipes, cooking procedures, and plating guidelines to maintain consistency.

Food Cost Control:

Monitor food costs, portion control, waste, purchasing, and inventory to meet budget targets.

Purchasing:

Select suppliers and oversee ordering of meat, rice, saffron, herbs, spices, fresh produce, and other ingredients.

Food Safety:

Ensure compliance with hygiene, sanitation and food-safety regulations.

Kitchen Inventory:

Conduct regular stock checks and maintain appropriate inventory levels.

Special Events:

Plan menus and kitchen operations for private parties, banquets, catering, and special occasions.

Cost &Productivity:

Analyze kitchen performance and improve efficiency without compromising food quality.

Coordination:

Work closely with the restaurant manager and front-of-house team to ensure excellent guest service.

Kitchen Maintenance:

Ensure cooking equipment, storage areas, and workstations are clean, safe, and properly maintained.

Innovation:

Introduce new Persian dishes, seasonal menus, and modern presentations when appropriate.

Guest Satisfaction:

Respond to customer feedback and resolve food-quality or service-related culinary issues.

Requirements

Experience in preparing Persian/Mediterranean and other traditional dishes.

Ability to maintain consistent food quality and presentation in a busy kitchen.

Good knowledge of food hygiene, health, and safety standards.

Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet service deadlines.

Good teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to manage kitchen tasks independently and supervise junior staff.

Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and different shifts.