HEAD CHEF/CHEF DE CUISINE – European Artisan Bistro & Bakery

Ref: BW/2026/08/055

Position : HEAD CHEF/CHEF DE CUISINE – European Artisan Bistro & Bakery

Location : Dhaka, Bangladesh

Salary : Excellent package with Accommodation, Food & Other Benefits

Our Client, a Luxury French Artisan Bistro & Bakery serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and early evening dining, is looking for an exceptional, creative, and highly experienced Head Chef with strong background in French cuisine, complemented by extensive experience in Italian, American, Mediterranean, and Continental cuisines. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who can combine classical technique, international influences, modern presentation, and artisan craftsmanship to create an elevated and memorable dining experience.

👨‍🍳 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the complete kitchen operation
  • Develop and execute sophisticated menus across French, Italian, American, Mediterranean, and Continental cuisines
  • Create signature dishes while maintaining authentic culinary techniques and consistency
  • Oversee the artisan bakery, breads, viennoiserie, pastries, and desserts in collaboration with the bakery team
  • Establish recipes, portion standards, plating specifications, and quality controls
  • Recruit, train, motivate, and develop a high-performing culinary team
  • Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, taste, presentation, hygiene, and consistency
  • Manage food costs, menu engineering, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen budgets
  • Ensure strict compliance with food safety and HACCP standards
  • Collaborate with management on seasonal menus, special events, promotions, and new product development

⭐ IDEAL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate should have:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef / Executive Chef / Senior Sous Chef in a luxury restaurant, premium hotel, fine-dining establishment, or high-end bistro
  • Strong expertise in French cuisine, with substantial experience in Italian, American, Mediterranean, and Continental cuisines
  • A strong understanding of artisan breads, croissants, viennoiserie, pastries, and bakery products
  • Excellent knowledge of classical culinary techniques and modern gastronomic practices
  • Exceptional palate, creativity, presentation skills, and attention to detail
  • Strong leadership and team-building abilities
  • Experience with menu development, food costing, recipe standardization, and kitchen systems
  • Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organization
  • Ability to work efficiently in a demanding, high-volume luxury environment
  • A passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to maintaining consistently high standards

Relevant candidates who are currently based in UAE who are willing to relocate to Dhaka, Bangladesh need only apply to headhunt@buildwellhrs.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.