Pre-Opening Executive Chef

Pre-opening opportunity as Executive Chef for a high-end Mediterranean concept, strongly influenced by Spanish cuisine to be opening in Karachi Pakistan.

This a 6-month contract responsible for developing the culinary identity of the restaurant, building the kitchen brigade, and delivering a world-class dining experience from concept through to successful opening.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary aspects of the pre-opening phase
• Design and develop innovative Mediterranean menus with strong Spanish influences
• Create signature dishes that balance authenticity, creativity and commercial success
• Establish kitchen operating procedures, recipes, standards and systems
• Recruit, train and mentor the opening culinary team
• Manage supplier sourcing, product selection and procurement processes
• Oversee kitchen design input, equipment selection and operational readiness
• Drive food quality, consisten...