Gulf Chefs Recruitment

Ashiraj specialises in recruiting skilled Indian chefs for Gulf employers who need consistency, creativity and kitchen leadership. Whether you require one head chef or an entire brigade, we match candidates to your cuisine mix, service style and property scale.

Chef categories we supply

• Executive Chefs — lead culinary teams and menu direction.
• Sous Chefs / Chef de Partie — manage sections with precision under pressure.
• Commis Chefs — versatile cooks across Indian, Asian, Continental and Western lines.
• Specialty Chefs — tandoor, sushi, pastry, bakery, Thai and more.
• Bulk & industrial catering chefs — high-volume production for camps, institutions and events.
• Diet care & nutrition chefs — health-focused meal programmes.

Why employers choose Ashiraj

• Deep hospitality recruitment experience across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain
• Screened talent pool with trade tests and reference checks
• Tailored shortlists aligned to your brand and kitchen setup
• Visa, documentation and relocation coordination

Where we recruit for Gulf

We support hiring across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Muscat, Kuwait City, Manama, Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, serving hotels, restaurants, cloud kitchens, catering firms and institutional food service operators throughout UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain.

Our process

1. Consultation — understand brigade structure, cuisine and timelines.
2. Shortlisting — curated chef profiles from our database.
3. Interviews & trade tests — skills verified before offer.
4. Documentation — visas and compliance handled with your team.
5. Onboarding — smooth handover into your kitchen.