An opportunity has arisen for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a premium Mediterranean restaurant in Manama, Bahrain, part of an established international hospitality group. The venue is an established, high-volume operation with a strong core menu and a disciplined structure already in place.

This is not a role about reinventing a concept. It is about ownership. The group is looking for a hands-on Head Chef to take full command of the back-of-house operation and strengthen day-to-day leadership, consistency, commercial control and team execution - while protecting the identity of a brand that already works. The right person will make the kitchen feel calmer, sharper and more consistent.

Responsibilities

Own daily food quality, presentation and consistency across the full menu.
Lead the brigade with clear standards, accountability, training and succession planning.
Drive recipe and specification adherence, portion control, prep discipline and service readiness.
Manage food cost, wastage, purchasing and kitchen variances with strong commercial awareness.
Maintain menu discipline and complexity without compromising the guest experience or the identity of the concept.
Work closely with the Group Culinary and Operations teams to maintain alignment across the concept internationally.
Identify operational gaps quickly and build structure around people, systems, communication and execution.
Within the first 90 days: establish visible leadership and accountability, stabilise standards across prep, service, plating and recipe execution, build development plans for key team members, and gain firm control of food cost, wastage, ordering, stock movement and portioning.

Current Head Chef, or a high-calibre Senior Sous Chef ready to step into full ownership of a kitchen.
Proven experience in a premium, high-volume restaurant environment.
Strong Greek or Mediterranean experience is preferred; excellent ingredient-led cooking and relevant premium restaurant experience are valued equally.
A structured operator who can run a disciplined kitchen - not only a creative chef.
Strong people leader who can coach, develop and hold a team accountable.
Commercially literate, with a clear understanding of food cost, GP, wastage, yield, purchasing and recipe control.
Comfortable managing a broad menu and maintaining consistency through busy services.
Calm, mature and collaborative, with the confidence to work within an established brand and group structure.
Evidence of operating success, not only strong restaurant names on a CV.
Formal food safety / HACCP certification, or the ability to obtain the certification required to work in a Bahrain kitchen.
Please note: candidates whose experience is predominantly hotel banqueting, or who lead mainly from the office rather than the pass, are unlikely to be a fit for this particular operation.

Salary: BHD 2,050 – 2,565 per month, (DOE) all-inclusive, live-out.
Gratuities and/or service charge additional
Bahrain levies no personal income tax, so the package is effectively net.
Further benefits to be confirmed during the recruitment process.Additional Information

This is a permanent, full-time, live-out position based in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Candidates must be able to obtain and hold the right to work in Bahrain. Relocation is expected for candidates based outside the Kingdom; regional Gulf experience is useful but is not a requirement where the restaurant background, maturity and adaptability are right. Start date is to be confirmed and the client is keen to move quickly for the right candidate. Culture and leadership fit are weighted as heavily as culinary technique. Applications must include a current CV together with a relevant work portfolio containing clear examples of the candidate's food, presentation style and previous work. Please also be prepared to share your current and expected compensation, notice period, current brigade size and typical restaurant covers. Three satisfactory professional references will be required before any offer is issued.

Disclaimer

We appreciate your interest in this vacancy. Due to the high number of applications we receive, only candidates selected to move to the next stage of the recruitment process can be contacted. Radiant does not charge any fee to candidates – all costs are always covered by the client.

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Are you passionate about football (soccer) and interested in growing a local football community?

Stranger Soccer is expanding globally and is looking for an Operator & License Owner to launch, manage, and grow our football platform in Kuwait City.

This is not a conventional management job—it's an opportunity to build and operate your own local football operation while making football more accessible in your city. It's ideal for entrepreneurial individuals who are passionate about the game and driven to create meaningful, lasting impact.

⚽ About the Opportunity

As an Operator & License Owner, you'll lead the growth of Stranger Soccer in Kuwait City—from building local partnerships and managing operations to growing an active community of players.

You'll have the freedom to shape the local operation while benefiting from the systems, expertise, and support of our Singapore headquarters.

💼 Key Responsibilities

Launch and grow Stranger Soccer in Kuwait City

Build partnerships with football venues and secure quality playing locations

Recruit, coordinate, and support Official Hosts and local team members

Drive marketing initiatives to attract players and grow the community

Oversee game operations and deliver an outstanding player experience

Identify opportunities to improve and expand the local operation

You'll receive support from our Singapore headquarters, including:

A technology platform for app, payments, and operations

Proven operating systems and processes

Ongoing guidance across operations, marketing, and growth

🎯 Who We're Looking For

Passion for football and a strong understanding of the local football community

An entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership

Experience managing operations and delivering measurable results

Background in operations, community management, or customer experience

Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills

💡 Why This Opportunity?

Build and grow Stranger Soccer in your city

Make a lasting impact on the local football community

Lead a growing network of players and Official Hosts

Benefit from the support of an established international brand

Enjoy a performance-driven opportunity where your success drives your rewards

🌍 About Stranger Soccer

Stranger Soccer makes playing football simple, flexible, and accessible. Through our mobile app, players can discover nearby games, book a spot, and simply turn up to play.

Founded in Singapore, Stranger Soccer now operates in 10+ cities worldwide and has hosted over 100,000 games. We're looking for passionate individuals who want to bring this experience to their local communities.

🚀 Interested in Joining Us?

Visit www.strangersoccer.com and explore the \"Bring Stranger Soccer to Your City\" section to learn more.

If you're excited to help shape the future of football participation, we'd love to hear from you.

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Are you passionate about football (soccer) and interested in growing a local football community?

Stranger Soccer is expanding globally and is looking for an Operator & License Owner to launch, manage, and grow our football platform in Jeddah.

⚽ About the Opportunity

As an Operator & License Owner, you'll lead the growth of Stranger Soccer in Jeddah—from building local partnerships and managing operations to growing an active community of players.

You'll have the freedom to shape the local operation while benefiting from the systems, expertise, and support of our Singapore headquarters.

💼 Key Responsibilities

Launch and grow Stranger Soccer in Jeddah

Build partnerships with football venues and secure quality playing locations

Recruit, coordinate, and support Official Hosts and local team members

Drive marketing initiatives to attract players and grow the community

Oversee game operations and deliver an outstanding player experience

Identify opportunities to improve and expand the local operation

You'll receive support from our Singapore headquarters, including:

A technology platform for app, payments, and operations

Proven operating systems and processes

Ongoing guidance across operations, marketing, and growth

🎯 Who We're Looking For

Passion for football and a strong understanding of the local football community

An entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership

Experience managing operations and delivering measurable results

Background in operations, community management, or customer experience

Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills

💡 Why This Opportunity?

Build and grow Stranger Soccer in your city

Make a lasting impact on the local football community

Lead a growing network of players and Official Hosts

Benefit from the support of an established international brand

Enjoy a performance-driven opportunity where your success drives your rewards

🌍 About Stranger Soccer

Stranger Soccer makes playing football simple, flexible, and accessible. Through our mobile app, players can discover nearby games, book a spot, and simply turn up to play.

🚀 Interested in Joining Us?

Visit www.strangersoccer.com and explore the \"Bring Stranger Soccer to Your City\" section to learn more.

If you're excited to help shape the future of football participation, we'd love to hear from you.

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