Head Chef

Job Description:

• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and quality control.
• Develop menus, seasonal specialties, and innovative dishes, ensuring they meet the restaurant’s standards and positioning.
• Manage kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, and assistants, providing training, scheduling, performance guidance, and team building.
• Handle food cost management, inventory control, procurement coordination, and supplier liaison to maintain quality and cost efficiency.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, kitchen safety, and labor regulations.
• Supervise kitchen equipment maintenance and cleanliness, ensuring a smooth workflow and organized environment.
• Collaborate with restaurant management to set operational goals, such as sales targets, cost control, and customer satisfaction, and provide regular reports and analysis.
• Perform other kitchen and operational duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirement:

• Food safety and hygiene certification (e.g., WSQ Food Safety Certificate, Chef Certification) is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a senior chef, head chef, or master chef; some high-end or specialty cuisines may require 8–15 years.
• Experience in Chinese cuisine type or multi-cuisine experience is preferred.
• Menu development and innovation skills to create appealing dishes.
• Kitchen team management, scheduling, training, and performance evaluation abilities.
• Food cost control, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and kitchen safety standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt in high-stress environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; multilingual abilities
• Attention to detail, high-quality standards, and strong time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
• Ability to work in high-temperature, humid, and oily kitchen environments.
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards.