Head Chef

Job Overview:

We are looking to hire a commendable executive/head chef to manage all our outlet kitchen staff and to resolve kitchen issues swiftly. The executive/head chef attracts and retains staff, maintains a cooperative relationship with team members, optimizes staff productivity, and serves as a replacement in team members' absence. You will train staff to use new recipes, cooking techniques and equipment, and oversee cooks performing food preparation. You will oversee the delivery of food supplies, prepare special dishes, and supervise overall kitchen operations during dinner service.

To ensure success you will ensure your team delivers high-quality, cost-effective dishes promptly. Top candidates are creative, service-oriented, and level-headed.

Job Description

• Plan and create menus, taking into account the seasonality and availability of ingredients, considering clients’ preferences and dietary needs
• Prepare high-quality dishes that meet the restaurant’s standards
• Lead, supervise, and coordinate the work of kitchen staff
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner
• Manage food and kitchen inventory, order supplies, and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and in good working order
• Train new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen’s standards
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards in compliance with health regulations
• Manage the kitchen budget and ensure efficient operations
• Develop recipes and determine presentation of food
• Handle and resolve any issues or complaints from customers
• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Construct dishes that reflect our commitment to quality
• Supervise kitchen staff’s activities to ensure compliance with health and safety standards
• Ensure the consistent, high-quality delivery of every dish
• Manage and train kitchen staff
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
• Manage relationships with distributors and resolve issues with vendors promptly
• Follow the budget established by the restaurant management
• Keep time and payroll records
• Work Environment: Fast-paced restaurant setting. Must be able to work under pressure and on weekends and holidays.
• Taking into consideration 2 operating outlets, the Head Chef must manage and improve both outlets kitchen output and optimum product delivery
• To take up any other duty from time to time, by the management.

Requirements

• More than 5 years of culinary education.
• More than 10 years of experience in a similar position.
• Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
• Proficient knowledge of human resources management.
• Excellent knowledge of ordering and inventory.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on public holidays.
• The ability to follow daily operations specifications.
• Excellent networking and time management skills.
• Able to work in a busy restaurant environment.
• Good in Microsoft office, words, excel, etc,etc

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM4,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Meal provided
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• head chef/asst head chef: 10 years (Required)

Application Deadline: 11/30/2024
Expected Start Date: 11/15/2024