Head Chef – Café Restaurant

About the role

Our client, a diversified group of companies, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of their café‑restaurant in Manama, Bahrain. The role involves overseeing all culinary operations, ensuring high‑quality dishes, and managing the kitchen team.

Key responsibilities

• Direct and control the entire food preparation process, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Design, develop and update menus with innovative culinary creations.
• Approve and polish dishes before they are served to customers.
• Plan and order equipment and ingredients, managing inventory and addressing shortages.
• Arrange maintenance and repairs for kitchen equipment as needed.
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate kitchen staff, handling payroll and attendance records.
• Ensure compliance with nutrition, sanitation, health and safety regulations.
• Foster a collaborative and respectful work environment.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Head Chef with strong kitchen management abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of culinary trends and efficient kitchen processes.
• Degree in Culinary Science or a related certification.
• Health and safety training credentials.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Experience using restaurant management software.
• Familiarity with POS systems.