"URGENT HIRING" Café Chef (Breakfast, Italian & Dessert Cuisine)

Job Title:Café Chef (Breakfast, Italian & Dessert Cuisine)

• Location: Al Ain,UAE
  
• Gender: Female Preferred
  
• Salary: AED 2,000 – AED 3,000 (Based on Experience & Skills)
  
• Employment Type: Full-Time
  
• Immediate Joiners only

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Café Chef (Breakfast, Italian & Dessert Cuisine)to join a growing café and restaurant operation in the UAE.The ideal candidate should have strong experience in preparing breakfast items, café-style dishes, Italian pasta, and desserts while maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing a variety of Emirati-inspired breakfast dishes, Middle Eastern specialties, modern café menu items, pasta dishes, and desserts in a fast-paced café environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present breakfast and brunch menu items.
  
• Cook Shakshuka, Halloumi dishes, Labneh dishes, and traditional breakfast platters.
  
• Prepare café-style sandwiches, croissants, avocado toast, and specialty breakfast items.
  
• Prepare Italian pasta dishes including Alfredo, Pesto, Red Sauce, White Sauce, and Pink Sauce pasta.
  
• Produce and plate desserts including Cheesecake, San Sebastian Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Brownies, Cookies, and Cakes.
  
• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation.
  
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
  
• Monitor stock levels and report inventory requirements.
  
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
  
• Assist with menu development and daily specials when required.
  

Cuisine Experience Required:

The chef should have hands-on experience in:

Emirati / Gulf Breakfast

• Shakshuka
  
• Halloumi Dishes
  
• Labneh Dishes
  
• Traditional Breakfast Platters
  
• Oman Chips Sandwiches
  

Middle Eastern Cuisine

• Halloumi Sandwiches
  
• Labneh & Zaatar Sandwiches
  
• Halloumi Salads
  
• Grilled Halloumi Plates
  

Modern Café / Brunch Menu

• Croissant Sandwiches
  
• Avocado Toast
  
• Sourdough Toast
  
• Specialty Breakfast Sandwiches
  
• Caesar Salad
  

Italian Cuisine

• Alfredo Pasta
  
• Pesto Pasta
  
• White Sauce Pasta
  
• Red Sauce Pasta
  
• Pink Sauce Pasta
  

Desserts & Bakery

• San Sebastian Cheesecake
  
• Cheesecake
  
• Brownies
  
• Cookies
  
• Chocolate Cake
  
• Vanilla Cake
  
• Tiramisu
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience in cafés, coffee shops, breakfast restaurants, or casual dining concepts.
  
• Strong breakfast and brunch preparation skills.
  
• Basic pastry and dessert preparation experience.
  
• Knowledge of food presentation and café-style plating.
  
• Ability to work independently in a small to medium-sized café operation.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Café Chef, Breakfast Chef, Commis Chef, or Demi Chef.
  
• Experience in café, coffee shop, casual dining, or breakfast restaurant operations.
  
• Strong knowledge of breakfast preparation and brunch service.
  
• Experience preparing Italian pasta dishes.
  
• Basic pastry and dessert preparation skills.
  
• Knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.
  
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
  
• Team player with a positive attitude.
  

Job Title: Café Chef (Breakfast, Italian & Dessert Cuisine)

Location

Al Ain, UAE

Salary

AED 3,000 per month

Benefits

• Accommodation Provided
  

• Visa Provided
  

• Medical Insurance
  

• Annual Leave
  

• Air Ticket as per UAE Labour Law
  

Joining Requirement

Immediate Joiners Preferred

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Café Chef to join a growing café and casual dining concept in Al Ain. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in preparing breakfast items, café-style dishes, Italian pasta, and desserts while maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing a variety of Emirati-inspired breakfast dishes, Middle Eastern specialties, modern café menu items, pasta dishes, and desserts in a fast-paced café environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present breakfast and brunch menu items.
  

• Cook Shakshuka, Halloumi dishes, Labneh dishes, and traditional breakfast platters.
  

• Prepare café-style sandwiches, croissants, avocado toast, and specialty breakfast items.
  

• Prepare Italian pasta dishes including Alfredo, Pesto, Red Sauce, White Sauce, and Pink Sauce pasta.
  

• Produce and plate desserts including Cheesecake, San Sebastian Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Brownies, Cookies, and Cakes.
  

• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation.
  

• Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
  

• Monitor stock levels and report inventory requirements.
  

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
  

• Assist with menu development and daily specials when required.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Café Chef, Breakfast Chef, Commis Chef, or Demi Chef.
  

• Experience in café, coffee shop, casual dining, or breakfast restaurant operations.
  

• Strong knowledge of breakfast preparation and brunch service.
  

• Experience preparing Italian pasta dishes.
  

• Basic pastry and dessert preparation skills.
  

• Knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.
  

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
  

• Team player with a positive attitude.
  

Preferred Experience

• Emirati / Gulf Breakfast Cuisine
  

• Middle Eastern Cuisine
  

• Modern Café & Brunch Concepts
  

• Italian Cuisine
  

• Dessert & Pastry Preparation
  

Assessment Questions:

• How many years of experience do you have working as a Café Chef or Breakfast Chef?
  
• Do you have experience preparing Shakshuka and Middle Eastern breakfast dishes?
  
• Which pasta sauces can you prepare independently? (Alfredo, Pesto, Red Sauce, White Sauce, Pink Sauce)
  
• Have you worked in a café, coffee shop, or casual dining restaurant before?
  
• Which desserts can you prepare independently?
  
• Are you currently located in the UAE?
  
• What is your current visa status?
  
• How soon can you join?
  
• What is your expected salary?
  
• Are you comfortable working in Al Ain, UAE?
  

Immediate Joiners will be given preference.

Benefits

Salary:

• AED 2,000 – AED 3,000
  

Benefits:

• Employment Visa
  
• Medical Insurance
  
• Accommodation (if provided by employer)
  
• Annual Leave as per UAE Labour Law
  
• Career Growth Opportunities