Head Chef Jobs in Rawalpindi 2026 | Luqaimat The Original (Emirati Street Food)
Among current head chef jobs in Rawalpindi, this one lets you build a kitchen from the launch stage. Luqaimat The Original is launching an authentic Emirati street-food restaurant in Rawalpindi/Islamabad. It needs a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen: setup, recipe standardisation, production, staffing, hygiene and cost control. The menu includes Luqaimat, Ragag, Jebab/Chebab, Kunafa and Arabic coffee. You will lead a team of three kitchen staff.
Head Chef Jobs in Rawalpindi: Luqaimat The Original job details
| Employer | Luqaimat The Original |
| Post | Head Chef – Emirati Street Food |
| Location | Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Positions | 1 |
| Job Type | Full Time / Permanent |
| Experience | Minimum 3 years of professional culinary experience (Rozee.pk listing) |
| Gender | No preference (as listed) |
| Posted | 5 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 6 December 2026 |
| Salary | Not stated in the advertisement |
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of professional culinary experience (Rozee.pk listing). The employer’s Mustakbil ad for the same role asks for 5 years in its description, so stronger experience helps.
- Strong background in Emirati, Khaleeji or Arabic cuisine preferred
- Experience with Luqaimat, Ragag, Jebab/Chebab, Kunafa or similar products is a major advantage (Mustakbil ad)
- Experience running a commercial kitchen and back-of-house team
- Knowledge of recipe costing, portion control, hygiene and inventory
- Based in, or willing to relocate to, Rawalpindi/Islamabad
Responsibilities
- Prepare authentic Emirati street food, desserts and bakery products with consistent taste and quality
- Lead kitchen and back-of-house operations to health and safety standards
- Develop and standardise recipes, portion sizes and presentation
- Plan daily production so orders are ready on time
- Recruit, train, schedule and supervise kitchen staff
- Manage inventory, procurement and food costing, and minimise wastage
- Set kitchen SOPs and food-safety protocols
- Coordinate with suppliers and management; support menu development and product trials
Why this head chef role in Rawalpindi is worth a look
Many head chef roles are for outlets that are already running. Here you build the kitchen, team and menu from the launch stage. That is strong experience for your CV. The employer’s Mustakbil ad also mentions a market-competitive salary based on experience, an incentive bonus, leaves and medical cover, with an evening shift.
Salary
Salary is not disclosed in either advertisement. For a benchmark before you apply to head chef jobs in Rawalpindi, see our chef salary in Pakistan guide, built from 12 real ads. Head chef pay is negotiated on experience, so bring proof of food-cost control and team training.
How to prepare for the interview
- Bring photos of Arabic or Emirati desserts and street-food items you have made, and recipe cards with portion sizes.
- Be ready to explain how you cost a dish. Our recipe costing sheet shows the method.
- Explain how you would set up opening and closing routines. Use our kitchen checklist for restaurants as a starting point.
- Prepare a simple 30-day plan: kitchen setup, staff hiring and training, a menu trial and the launch.
Who should apply for head chef jobs in Rawalpindi like this
This role suits chefs who have already led a small kitchen team and can work without a recipe book from head office. You will be writing that book. Pastry, bakery or Arabic-dessert experience is a big plus, because Luqaimat (fried dough balls with date syrup) and Kunafa are at the heart of the menu. Chefs with UAE or GCC restaurant experience are highly preferred in the Mustakbil ad. Returning Gulf workers who want a senior role in Rawalpindi/Islamabad may be an especially good fit. On Mustakbil, the employer describes itself as “the 1st authentic Emirati Street Food in Pakistan”.
Apply safely
- Apply only through the official advertisement linked below. Do not send money to anyone who offers to “confirm” the job.
- Keep your CV to 1–2 pages, with your most recent kitchen or café roles first and a phone number you answer.
- Take copies of your CNIC, experience letters and any food-safety training certificate to the interview.
- Confirm salary, duty hours, weekly off and probation terms in writing before you join.
How to apply
Apply online through the original advertisement on Rozee.pk before 6 December 2026: https://www.rozee.pk/luqaimat-the-original-head-chef-%e2%80%93-emirati-street-food-jobs-1942825. The same role is also listed on Mustakbil (Ref. 1437504).
Source verified: Listing re-checked live on Rozee.pk on 9 November 2026 (Posting Date: 5 November 2026; Apply Before: 6 December 2026).
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