Must-haves
•5+ years of professional cooking experience; canteen, restaurant, private-chef, or team-catering background preferred;
•Experience must be verifiable: reference letters, employment certificates, previous employer contacts, or food photos/videos are required;
•Skilled in traditional Chinese cooking techniques (stir-frying, braising, stewing, steaming, cold dishes, dough/noodle work) and able to cook genuinely authentic Chinese food;
•Able to run a kitchen fully independently end-to-end: purchasing, prep, cooking, serving, and cleaning without assistance;
•Able to join in November 2026 (please state your earliest start date in your application).
Preferred
•Currently residing in the UAE and available for an interview and cooking trial on short notice;
•Holding a valid UAE visa or transferable residency;
•Food safety certification (e.g. basic Food Safety / HACCP training);
•Basic English or Arabic, enough to handle local market purchasing independently.
Personal Qualities
•Hardworking, hygienic, responsible, and looking for long-term stable work;
•Easy-going, open to feedback from the team and willing to adjust flavors;
•Cost-conscious — treats the team’s budget like your own money.