Overview Schedule: Flexible availability required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Join the Opening Team at Farooj Abo Alabed Farooj Abo Alabed is opening a new location in London, Ontario, and we're looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on culinary professional who takes pride in food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and developing a robust team. As Head Chef, you'll play a key role in establishing kitchen standards and helping build the culture of our new location from the ground up. What You'll Be Responsible For
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the kitchen
- Prepare and oversee food preparation according to recipes and established standards
- Maintain consistent food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control
- Train, coach, and supervise cooks and kitchen team members
- Organize kitchen stations and workflow for efficient service
- Monitor food inventory, product quality, and ordering requirements
- Help manage food costs, waste, and portion control
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety
- Ensure proper food storage, rotation, and handling
- Work closely with restaurant management to improve operations
- Lead by example during busy service periods
- Help create a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen culture What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Head Chef,



Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or senior culinary skilled
- Strong knowledge of restaurant kitchen operations
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a kitchen team
- Strong organization and time-management skills
- Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a high-volume environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation
- Reliable, qualified, and accountable
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as required Additional language skills, including Arabic, are an asset in our diverse and customer-focused restaurant environment, but are not required. Why Join Farooj Abo Alabed?
- Be part of the opening team at a brand-new London location
- Opportunity to help establish kitchen systems and standards
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Supportive, team-focused environment
- Opportunity to grow with an expanding restaurant brand We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace. Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, ON N6K 3C2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (required) Work

Location:
In person

📌 Head Chef (London)
🏢 Farooj abo alabed
📍 London