Executive Chef – Culinary Innovation & Operations

Location: Bahrain

Salary Package: Market related

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Chef who is far more than a traditional kitchen leader.

This role requires a visionary culinary professional who can blend creativity, innovation, operational excellence and commercial acumen to create memorable, highly Instagrammable food experiences while maintaining world-class standards of quality, consistency, food safety and profitability.

The successful candidate will be an inventor, coach, mentor, leader and strategist capable of transforming ideas into scalable products and turning kitchens into centers of excellence.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for culinary development across multiple brands, central production facilities, restaurant operations and future concept development.

We are not looking for someone who simply follows recipes.

We are looking for someone who creates the future.

In Brief - Key Responsibilities to include:

• Culinary Innovation & Product Development
• Central Production Unit (CPU) Leadership
• Team Leadership, Coaching & Talent Development
• Operational Excellence
• Commercial & Financial Management
• Guest Experience & Brand Building

Essential Experience

• Minimum 10 years senior culinary leadership experience.
• Experience managing Central Production Units or large-scale commissary operations.
• Proven record of menu innovation and successful product launches.
• Multi-brand hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of casual dining, cafés, dessert concepts and modern food trends.
• Extensive HACCP and food safety knowledge.
• Experience leading large, diverse culinary teams.
• Strong understanding of kitchen financials, food cost control and labour management.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• A chef who is equal parts artist, inventor, operator, coach and entrepreneur.
• Someone who understands that food must taste extraordinary, look unforgettable, operate consistently and generate profit.
• A leader capable of creating dishes that stop guests in their tracks, inspire teams to greatness and help build the next generation of hospitality brands.

If this sounds like you, get in touch: michelle@corecruitment.com