Oriental Chef

The Oriental Chef is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting authentic Oriental cuisine with a focus on quality, taste, and traditional techniques. Working in high-paced kitchens such as hotels, fine dining restaurants, or catering services, the chef ensures the consistent delivery of flavorful dishes while maintaining hygiene, safety, and presentation standards in line with UAE food safety regulations. Creativity and deep cultural knowledge are essential in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing a wide variety of Oriental dishes including Middle Eastern, Chinese, or Southeast Asian cuisines depending on the establishment.

• Ensuring all dishes are cooked and presented to the highest quality standards in taste, texture, and appearance.

• Supervising kitchen staff and coordinating daily operations to maintain workflow and consistency.

• Managing food preparation and mise en place to support timely service during peak hours.

• Monitoring kitchen inventory and coordinating with procurement to ensure availability of fresh ingredients.

• Maintaining strict hygiene and food safety standards as per UAE municipal regulations and HACCP guidelines.

• Innovating and updating menu items to reflect seasonal ingredients and evolving culinary trends.

• Training junior chefs and ensuring proper handling and preparation of ingredients and tools.

Requirements:

• Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts or a related field, with specialization in Oriental cuisine.

• Minimum of 5 years of culinary experience with at least 2 years in a senior role focused on Oriental dishes.

• In-depth knowledge of traditional Oriental cooking methods, spices, and ingredients.

• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills, with the ability to lead and mentor a team.

• Familiarity with HACCP principles and UAE food safety regulations.

• Creativity and attention to detail in both flavor development and plate presentation.

• Ability to work in high-pressure environments with excellent time management.

• Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic or an Asian language is a plus.