Overview
Culinary Manager Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Confidential Careers
Title: Culinary Manager
Company: Confidential Careers
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Role Overview:
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Culinary Manager to lead product development, support operational excellence, and drive culinary capability across our food and beverage operations. This role will play a key part in innovation, menu development, and ensuring consistent execution across all locations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the end-to-end new product development (NPD) process, from concept creation to commercialisation
• Develop and document recipes, preparation methods, and costings
• Conduct internal tastings and refine products based on feedback
• Support the launch of new menu items in collaboration with operations and training teams
• Deliver and oversee Back of House (BOH) training across stores, ensuring consistency in food preparation, quality, and standards
• Coach and support kitchen teams to build capability and maintain operational excellence
• Benchmark market trends and competitor offerings to drive innovation
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and quality standards through regular audits
• Investigate and resolve quality issues through root cause analysis
• Collaborate with supply chain teams on sourcing ingredients and equipment
• Provide ongoing support to kitchen operations and senior culinary teams
Candidate Profile:
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in product development within food service, hospitality, or retail
• Proven experience in training and developing BOH teams across multiple locations
• Strong culinary expertise with a focus on innovation and quality
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Core Competencies:
• Leadership and teamwork
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong execution and accountability
• Customer-focused approach
This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who is passionate about innovation, training, and delivering high-quality food experiences at scale.