Tabchilli – House of Fermentation, a fast-growing fermented food company in Dubai, UAE, is hiring a passionate and hands-on Food Production Manager / Culinary & Production Manager to lead its production operations and drive culinary innovation. This is a rare dual-role opportunity for someone who combines the creativity of a chef with the discipline of an operations leader — owning daily manufacturing, developing new fermented products, managing food costs, maintaining HACCP standards, and shaping the future of Tabchilli’s product range and culinary experiences. If you are a builder, a leader, and a creator who wants to work directly with a founder and take real ownership in a growing food startup — this is your role.
About Tabchilli – House of Fermentation, Dubai
Mission: A fast-growing fermented food company dedicated to bringing authentic, innovative, and health-forward fermented products to Dubai and beyond
Products: Fermented foods, kombucha, food menus, and culinary dining concepts in the heart of Dubai’s vibrant food scene
Stage: Fast-growing startup with a strong foundation and expanding product range — join early and shape the direction
Culture: Work directly with the founder, take genuine ownership, and be a key voice in product and business decisions
Opportunity: A builder’s role — not a follower’s role. Tabchilli is looking for someone who delivers results
Fermentation — What This Role is All About
Fermented Foods: Develop, produce, and improve a range of fermented food products — from traditional to innovative modern ferments
🍵 Kombucha: Lead kombucha production, recipe development, and quality consistency across production batches
Food Menus: Create and refine food menus that showcase fermentation as a culinary philosophy and dining experience
Workshops & Experiences: Support new culinary experiences, food workshops, and profitable hospitality concepts
Innovation: Bring new fermented product ideas to life — from concept through recipe development to production scale-up
Why This Food Production Manager Role at Tabchilli Dubai is a Unique Career Opportunity: This is not a corporate operations job — it is a founder-backed startup leadership role where your decisions shape the product, the operation, and the direction of a growing fermented food company. You will work directly with the founder, own the full production operation, develop new products, build the team, and contribute to business development and culinary experiences — all within Dubai’s most dynamic and rapidly growing food and hospitality market. For a passionate food professional who wants ownership, creativity, and real career-defining impact — Tabchilli is the opportunity.
Position Overview
As Food Production Manager / Culinary & Production Manager at Tabchilli – House of Fermentation in Dubai, you will combine operational leadership with culinary creativity to run and grow the company’s production operations. On the operations side, you will own daily manufacturing, production planning, quality control, HACCP compliance, team management, cost optimisation, and SOP development. On the culinary side, you will develop new fermented products, innovate the kombucha range, create food menus, and help shape new dining and workshop experiences. You will report directly to the founder, work 6 days per week in a full-time capacity, and be entrusted with one of the most comprehensive and impactful roles in the company.
Key Responsibilities
Production Leadership & Operations
- Own daily manufacturing operations, production planning, quality control, and efficiency — taking full responsibility for the output, consistency, and operational performance of Tabchilli’s production facility in Dubai.
- Lead, train, and develop the production team — establishing clear SOPs, roles, responsibilities, and accountability frameworks that enable the team to operate efficiently and consistently without constant supervision.
- Maintain HACCP standards, product consistency, and operational excellence — ensuring that every product that leaves the Tabchilli facility meets the required food safety, quality, and specification standards.
Culinary Innovation & Product Development
- Develop new fermented products, kombucha varieties, food menus, and dining concepts — bringing your culinary creativity and fermentation expertise to life in products that delight customers and grow the Tabchilli brand.
- Support new culinary experiences, workshops, and profitable food concepts — helping Tabchilli build new revenue streams and brand touchpoints through events, experiences, and partnerships in Dubai’s vibrant food scene.
Cost Management & Business Performance
- Optimise recipes, sourcing, yields, labour productivity, and COGS — applying food costing discipline and commercial awareness to ensure Tabchilli’s production operations are profitable, efficient, and scalable.
- Manage inventory, production planning, and food cost controls — keeping stock levels appropriate, reducing waste, and ensuring the production operation runs within its cost targets while maintaining product quality.
Key Skills & Technical Expertise
Fermentation Production
Kombucha Manufacturing
HACCP / Food Safety
SOP Development
Food Costing / COGS
Team Leadership
Who Should Apply?
- Culinary Professionals with Production Experience in Dubai: Chefs, head cooks, or culinary managers with 5+ years restaurant experience and 3+ years in food production or kitchen management — ready to step into a full production leadership role.
- Fermentation Enthusiasts & Specialists: Food professionals with hands-on experience in fermented foods, kombucha, sourdough, kimchi, or artisanal food production — your specialised knowledge is Tabchilli’s biggest competitive advantage.
- Food Production Managers from F&B Backgrounds: Professionals who have managed food production operations — whether in catering, contract manufacturing, or artisan food — and want to lead a growing fermented food brand from the front.
- Entrepreneurially Minded Food Leaders: People who thrive with ownership, autonomy, and direct founder collaboration — who want to help shape a brand’s products, team, and business direction rather than just maintain the status quo.
- HACCP-Compliant Kitchen & Production Managers: Experienced managers with solid food safety knowledge (HACCP, GMP), cost control experience, and the ability to run a food production operation efficiently in Dubai’s competitive market.
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