Brand Executive Chef Full Time

BASED IN KUWAIT

MULTI-BRAND OPERATOR

PREMIUM/CASUAL DINING

About the Job

A strategic culinary leadership role responsible for the culinary excellence and consistency of four upscale restaurant brands. This position is based in Kuwait and plays a hands-on role across concept development, operational execution, and kitchen team development.

Key Responsibilities

•Oversee culinary operations across four premium casual concepts, including breakfast cafés, burger brands, and upscale coffee-led formats.

•Ensure standardisation and consistency of dishes, recipes, and presentation across all units.

•Lead culinary training and SOP development for kitchen teams.

•Collaborate on menu innovation and concept expansion, including new daypart launches (e.g., expanding breakfast-only to lunch/dinner).

•Direct involvement in hiring and developing the next generation of Head Chefs.

•Regularly travel to individual restaurant locations to audit quality and coach on-site teams.

•Serve as a hands-on culinary leader — not office-bound — ensuring operational excellence on the ground.

Key Ingredients

•Minimum 10 years of professional culinary experience, with at least 3–5 years in a multi-brand executive chef or group-level role.

•Deep understanding of premium casual dining, especially upscale breakfast and coffee-led concepts.

•Strong leadership presence and experience managing large teams across multiple sites.

•Fluent in standardisation practices, training, SOP creation, and team performance uplift.

•Based in or willing to relocate to Kuwait with regional travel flexibility.

Please note, only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted to discuss the position in more detail.