Kitchen Manager

About The Role

At Tashas Group, our kitchens are where beautiful food begins.

As Kitchen Manager, you will play a central role in bringing the tashas experience to life at our new opening in Ras Al Khaimah. You’ll lead the Back of House team with care, confidence and purpose, creating a kitchen environment where people can do their best work and where every plate leaving the pass reflects the quality and consistency our guests know and love.

This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen, from preparation and service through to food quality, hygiene, equipment and team development. You’ll be a guardian of our recipes, standards and ways of working, while inspiring your team to take pride in every detail.

At the heart of the role is a simple ambition: to create beautiful food, consistently, in a kitchen where people feel supported, valued and motivated to succeed.

Your Mission

You will lead the BOH team to deliver an exceptional food experience every day, ensuring that our recipes, techniques, portion sizes and presentation are consistently executed to tashas standards.

You’ll bring structure and calm to the kitchen, anticipating what is needed for a successful service and making sure your team is prepared, organised and confident. You’ll also play an important role in building the culture of the venue — living our values of attention to detail, generosity, teamwork, leadership, excellence, delivery, quality, sustainability and innovation.

As a Kitchen Manager, you won’t simply manage a kitchen. You’ll help shape a team, uphold a standard and create an environment where great food and great hospitality can happen naturally.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Kitchen Operations

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Back of House, ensuring the kitchen is organised, efficient and ready for every service.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures, preparation, service, cleaning and equipment checks.
• Ensure all recipes are prepared and presented according to tashas brand standards.
• Maintain consistency in portion sizes, cooking methods, presentation and quality.
• Prepare weekly prep sheets and ensure all preparation is completed correctly and on time.
• Check and taste food before it is served, ensuring every dish meets our standards.
• Allocate cooking and preparation responsibilities according to the needs of the service.
• Ensure cooking techniques and times are consistently followed.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and arrange prompt action where maintenance or repairs are required.
• Ensure all ingredients are fresh, correctly stored and used within their shelf life.
• Follow all operational and crisis management procedures required to maintain a safe and efficient kitchen.
• Support the venue in achieving a minimum 94.5% SOE every month.
  
  

People & Leadership

• Lead, motivate and support the BOH team, creating a positive and respectful working environment.
• Prepare team schedules and ensure appropriate kitchen coverage, particularly during peak trading periods.
• Conduct clear and purposeful pre-service briefings, allocating sections and responsibilities and ensuring the team is prepared for service.
• Work closely with HR & Training on performance reviews, development plans, onboarding and ongoing training.
• Ensure every BOH team member completes the onboarding process from start to sign-off.
• Provide constructive feedback and address performance matters fairly and in line with company guidelines.
• Champion the Tashas Group culture and values within the kitchen every day.
• Lead by example through professionalism, generosity, teamwork and a genuine care for your people.
  
  

Quality & Food Standards

• Take ownership of the quality of every dish leaving the kitchen.
• Ensure food and beverage preparation consistently meets established brand standards.
• Maintain high standards of freshness, taste, texture, presentation and consistency.
• Ensure the venue's three pillars are understood and consistently brought to life.
• Identify opportunities to improve kitchen standards, efficiency and the guest experience.
• Take pride in the small details, knowing that together they create the bigger picture.
  
  

Health, Safety & Hygiene

• Maintain full compliance with all relevant UAE health, safety and food hygiene regulations.
• Complete daily Health & Safety and HACCP checks and ensure any follow-ups are actioned.
• Handle food, ingredients and cleaning products correctly and safely.
• Maintain strict hygiene and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure all workstations, equipment and utensils are clean and sanitised.
• Identify and report equipment faults, hazards or potential food safety concerns promptly.
• Create a kitchen environment where safety and cleanliness are everyone's responsibility.
  
  

Systems & Technology

• Support the correct use of the POS and other technology systems required for the smooth running of the venue.
• Ensure the team understands and follows relevant operational systems and procedures.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager who combines strong operational discipline with genuine care for people.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Previous experience managing a professional kitchen, ideally within a high-quality restaurant, café or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations and service.
• A deep understanding of food safety, HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Experience leading, training and developing BOH teams.
• The ability to maintain high standards while remaining calm and solutions-focused during busy services.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A hands-on, collaborative leadership style.
• A genuine passion for beautiful food and the guest experience.
• The ability to uphold standards while creating a warm, positive and motivating team culture.
  
  

What You’ll Love

You’ll be joining Tashas Group at an exciting moment as we bring tashas to Ras Al Khaimah for a new opening.

You’ll have the opportunity to build and shape a BOH team from the beginning, establish strong kitchen culture and play an important part in creating a new home for the brand.

At Tashas Group, Inspired Hospitality is about creating moments that feel personal, generous and unforgettable. It lives in the details — from the way a dish is prepared and presented to the way we support one another behind the scenes.

You’ll be part of a values-led, founder-driven group where people matter as much as product, and where there is always a desire to make what we do better.

If you care deeply about food, take pride in your standards and believe that the best kitchens are built on teamwork, generosity and respect, we’d love to hear from you.

Come and help us make Ras Al Khaimah feel a little more tashas.

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