Executive Chef - Abu Dhabi - Joud Coffee

    Joud Coffee
    Joud Coffee Abu Dhabi

    1 week ago

    Description

    The Role (What this really is)

    We are hiring an Executive Chef / Head of Culinary Operations to own BOH execution across all outlets and align the CPU + cafés into one consistent operating system.

    This is not a single-outlet Head Chef role. This is a multi-unit leadership role focused on:

    • standardization

    • training

    • auditing

    • corrective actions

    • CPU-to-outlet quality control

    You will lead and develop our outlet sous chefs and the CPU sous chef , and you will be accountable for consistent guest experience across the network.

    Scope

    • Multioutlet BOH

    • CPU coordination (via CPU sous chef)

    • Menu categories include full breakfast, sandwiches, desserts , and other café items

    • Mix of in-café final cook/plating + CPU supplied sauces/bases/components

    What You Own (Core Responsibilities)

    1) Culinary Standards & Documentation (the backbone)

    You will create and enforce a "single source of truth" for BOH execution:

    • Master recipes (CPU + café)

    • Menu build cards (portion grams, assembly order, cook times)

    • Plating standards (reference photos)

    • Station SOPs (breakfast station, hot line, pantry, desserts)

    • Holding rules and discard rules (quality first)

    Outcome: no improvisation, no "depends who is on shift."

    2) Training System (train the trainers)

    You will build a structured training program led by sous chefs:

    • Train-the-trainer for all sous chefs + CPU sous chef

    • BOH onboarding pathway and station certification

    • Monthly refreshers on top drifting items

    • Practical skills checks (not just reading documents)

    Outcome: every outlet team executes the same way.

    3) Multi-Outlet QA: Audits, Scoring, Corrective Actions

    You will implement a simple discipline loop:

    • Weekly outlet BOH audits (scorecard)

    • Random plate checks against photo standards

    • Line checks routine (opening + mid-shift)

    • Corrective action plans (owner + deadline) for repeat issues

    Outcome: drift is detected early and fixed permanently.

    4) CPU Outlet Integration (quality gates that protect consistency)

    Working with the CPU sous chef, you will implement:

    • CPU product specs + release checks

    • Outlet receiving QC (temp, labels, batch/expiry, visual checks)

    • "Hold/Reject" rules + escalation path

    • Feedback loop by batch code (what failed, why, fix)

    Outcome: CPU variability stops affecting guest experience.

    5) Menu Rollouts & Operational Readiness

    • Lead execution of new items and seasonal changes across all outlets

    • Controlled rollout plan (pilot → revise → deploy)

    • Ensure equipment, tools, portioning utensils, and recipes match across outlets

    Outcome: launches are smooth, not chaotic.

    6) BOH Hygiene, Food Safety & Discipline

    • Enforce food safety, allergen controls, labeling, and hygiene standards

    • Ensure BOH areas are clean, organized, and service-ready

    • Drive a culture of accountability and performance

    Requirements

    • Proven experience in a multi-unit culinary leadership role (Executive Chef / Culinary Ops / Group Chef) OR a strong single-unit operator ready to step up with clear evidence of systems + training capability

    • Strong breakfast and café operations experience (high-volume, multi-daypart)

    • Strong ability to standardize recipes and convert them into simple SOPs + training tools

    • Comfortable leading and coaching multiple teams through sous chefs

    • Solid food safety knowledge (HACCP discipline)

    • Strong English communication (Arabic is a plus)

    • Willing to travel between outlets and work flexible hours during critical periods

    • How to Apply

      Submit your CV and a short note explaining:

      • multi-unit experience (how many outlets / volumes)

      • what systems you built (recipes, training, audits)

      • how you drove consistency across teams

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