Executive Chef

Executive Chef


Company
The Talents Nation
Location
Kuwait City
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via GulfTalent.com

Job Description
About the Client:
A well-known restaurant group of unique concepts, continuously expanding in the GCC and headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Job Description:
• Leverage extensive experience in developing and managing homegrown F&B brands across multiple locations.
• Lead menu innovation, R&D strategy, and localization efforts while maintaining brand integrity with the owner.
• Manage recipe costing, menu engineering, and control actual food costs within a strict 0.5% variance.
• Foster a humble, ego-free, and collaborative leadership culture across all culinary teams

Qualifications:
• Aged 50 and below
• Minimum 5 years of GCC experience in the same role with homegrown standalone restaurants (Upscale/fine dining)
• Prior work experience in standalone Kuwaiti cuisine restaurants
• Extensive experience in R&D and operations with strong understanding of food cost

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Q What is the minimum monthly salary for unskilled packing jobs in Kuwait in 2026?
As per the Public Authority for Manpower, the minimum salary for unskilled packing workers (skill level 3) is 125 KWD per month as of January 2026, excluding accommodation and transport allowances which add 50-70 KWD. Overtime pay is 1.25 times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 8 per day. Contracts must specify this minimum to comply with Labor Law No. 6 of 2010.
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International workers require an Article 18 work visa sponsored by a Kuwaiti employer, processed via the Public Authority for Manpower with a fee of 10 KWD and medical fitness certificate. Visa validity is 3 years renewable, requiring a job offer from a PAM-licensed company. Processing takes 2-4 weeks after document submission.
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No formal education or degree is required for unskilled packing roles; a high school certificate is sufficient but not mandatory as per PAM guidelines for skill level 3 jobs. Up to 1 year of warehouse experience is preferred but not essential for hiring. Employers must verify age over 21 years via Civil ID equivalent.
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