Head Chef -Exciting New Japanese Mexican fusionrestaurant

AboutSoyaRestaurant:
Soya is a vibrant new local brand debuting in Bahrain with plans toexpand throughout the Middle East. The restaurant spans threefloors with outdoor seating accommodating up to 80 guests. Soyaoffers a dynamic blend of Japanese and Mexican cuisines deliveringan innovative fusion experience with a menu that includes Robatagrills sushi tempura and Mexicaninspired tapas. The restaurant aimsto provide a unique dining experience on each floor featuring livemusic and a fun modernatmosphere.

Responsibilities:

• MenuDevelopment:Create and regularly update the menu by drawing inspiration fromnotable establishments like Clay Zuma Canary Club Dubai Soul StreetDubai and Los Mochis London as well as personal culinaryinnovation.
  
• CulinaryExcellence:Ensure the highest quality of food preparation and presentation.Oversee the kitchens culinary operations including the creation ofunique sauces and dishes that blend Japanese and Mexicanelements.
  
• OperationalManagement:Manage all kitchen operations including staff training in both hotand cold kitchen processes recipe standardization inventory controland cost management. Maintain food costs within the 2025% targetrange.
  
• Leadershipand TeamManagement:Lead by example as a team player and a handson leader. Recruittrain and motivate a culturally diverse kitchen team of 810 membersensuring high performance and adherence to health and safetyregulations.
  
• FinancialOversight:Efficiently manage food and labor costs contributing to theprofitability of therestaurant.
  

Requirements

• Culinarydegree from a recognized culinary school orinstitute.
  
• 46years of experience as a Head Chef in an upscale restaurantInternational experience with proven expertise in Japanese andMexican cuisines including specific skills in Robata andsushi.
  
• Demonstratedability in menu development and execution with a creative culinaryapproach.
  
• Strongoperational management skills with experience in training staffinventory management and costcontrol.
  
• Excellentcommunication and leadership skills capable of fostering acooperative teamenvironment.
  
• Flexibilityto relocate to Bahrain and willingness to travel asneeded.
  

Benefits

• Competitivesalary and potential for growth within the company as it expands tonewlocations.
  
• 2Yearcontract
  
• Awork permitvisa
  
• Freefood while on duty and accommodation allowance as per companydiscretion.
  
• Transportationto and fromwork.
  
• Workinghours: 10 hours per day plus a 1hour break 6 days aweek.
  
• 30days of annual paid leave as per Bahrain LaborLaw.
  
• Economyclass air ticket to home country after completion of the 2yearcontract.
  
• Opportunitiesfor creative and professional growth in a supportive and dynamicenvironment.
  

SoyaRestaurantis seeking a creative and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitcheninto the forefront of culinary innovation. This is an exceptionalopportunity to join a growing brand with ambitions to set newstandards in the fusion cuisine sector across the MiddleEast.