Berenjak - Head Chef- Berenjak- Al Maha

Head Chef- Berenjak- Al Maha - Berenjak

Salary - 20k QAR (Tax free)

Schedule - Full Time

Experience - Previous experience as a Head Chef in a high-quality restaurant

Berenjak is seeking an experienced and ambitious Head Chef to lead the team for our exciting restaurants set in the beautiful Al Maha Island, Qatar. This site is part of the brand’s growing global footprint and represents an exceptional opportunity for a hospitality professional looking to take their career abroad with the support of a critically acclaimed and award-winning restaurant group.

This position offers the chance to play a key role in Berenjak’s presence in the Dubai, with full training and preparation based in London before relocating. The successful candidate will be personable, passionate and operationally strong, with a hands-on leadership approach and a drive for service excellence.

The Restaurant

Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand across two locations, Berenjak is an exciting group of Persian restaurants with three sites in the UK (Soho, Borough Market, Soho Farmhouse) and four internationally (UAE, Qatar, and New York). The menu reinterprets the classic hole-in-the-wall eateries lining the streets of Tehran, while the service style focuses on warm, genuine hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences. Our teams are passionate, dedicated and driven by a shared goal to deliver outstanding hospitality.

The Position

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes and specials; you will play a key role in menu development, working closely with the Directors. You will manage the overall kitchen operation, including prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and maintenance, as well as the day to day management of the kitchen team.

If you have the following, then we want to hear from you:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high quality Restaurant;
• Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce;
• A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail;
• Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a Kitchen brigade;
• Experience in managing staff costs, scheduling and reviewing staff rotas;
• Strengths in finances, purchasing and menu costing;
• A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures;

This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Head Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans.

Benefits & Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

Your Perks

• Tax Free Salary
• Visa Provided
• Annual return flight home
• Immediate start with full training in London prior to relocation

The Group

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World’s 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024.

The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor, and Lyle’s, along with cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, and Ambassadors Clubhouse. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms, The George and The Hound.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.