✨ AI Summary
A reputed restaurant group in Kuwait is hiring an experienced Head Chef- R&D. The role involves leading the development of innovative food products, researching food trends, standardizing recipes for mass production, and ensuring food quality and guest satisfaction. The Head Chef will also conduct recipe audits, coordinate with production units, prepare documentation, conduct training programs, and identify alternative ingredients. Responsibilities include ensuring food safety and hygiene regulations, conducting market surveys, competitor analysis, tracking KPIs, and managing the culinary team. A Bachelor's Degree in Catering Science or Culinary Arts and 7-8 years of experience in a similar R&D culinary role are required.
Requirements
Minimum 7–8 years of experience in a similar R&D culinary role. Bachelor's Degree in Catering Science or Culinary Arts. Skills include market surveys, recipe audits, food safety, hygiene regulations, team management, and mentoring.
Description
We are hiring experienced Head Chef- R&D for a reputed restaurant group in Kuwait. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of innovative food products and concepts.Research emerging food trends and evaluate their commercial potential.Develop new products based on management and corporate briefs.Standardize recipes for mass production while maintaining consistency.Ensure food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.Conduct recipe audits after product launches and recommend improvements.Coordinate with Central Production Unit (CPU) and branches to establish standardized production processes.Prepare recipe cards, shelf-life charts, and documentation.Conduct culinary audits and branch training programs.Identify suitable alternative ingredients when required.Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.Submit complete recipe documentation after tasting committee approval.Conduct market surveys and competitor analysis.Collect operational feedback on newly launched dishes.Track KPIs and participate in monthly improvement meetings.Maintain confidentiality of recipes and R&D data.Coach, mentor, and manage culinary team performance.Attractive Salary + BenefitsMinimum 7–8 years of experience in a similar R&D culinary role.Bachelor's Degree in Catering Science or Culinary Arts