
HEAD CHEF
RM 4,500 - RM 6,000 / month
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About Us:
QIDOT Café is a fast-growing F&B brand with a distinctive Modern Malaysian identity, combining local flavours with international flair. With multiple outlets and a centralized kitchen system, we are seeking an experienced and visionary Head Chef to lead and oversee our culinary direction across all locations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership & Kitchen Management
- Oversee overall kitchen operations at Central Kitchen and all QIDOT outlets.
- Lead, train, and mentor Sous Chefs, CDPs, and kitchen staff across branches.
- Ensure SOPs are followed for food production, handling, and presentation at all levels.
- Implement a structured kitchen workflow to ensure consistency, speed, and quality.
2. Menu Innovation & Standardization
- Lead the development of seasonal and core menus, ensuring they align with QIDOT's brand and market expectations.
- Standardize recipes and portioning across outlets to ensure consistency.
- Introduce new techniques and innovation in line with current food trends and customer preferences.
3. Production & Quality Control
- Manage high-volume food production at the Central Kitchen, including pre-cooking, vacuum packing, freezing, and delivery.
- Ensure all food delivered to outlets meets QIDOT quality, safety, and presentation standards.
- Conduct regular quality audits at outlets and Central Kitchen.
4. Inventory & Cost Management
- Monitor food costing, inventory, and wastage levels across all branches.
- Collaborate with procurement team to ensure timely supply and optimal quality of ingredients.
- Maintain efficient budget and cost controls in line with business targets.
5. Hygiene & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety regulations, and local authority requirements.
- Promote a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment across all operations.
Requirements:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in a professional kitchen, including at least 3 years in a Head Chef or Executive Chef role.
- Strong experience managing central kitchen operations and multi-outlet coordination.
- Proven expertise in local, Western, and fusion cuisine.
- Excellent leadership and team development skills.
- Strong understanding of food safety, kitchen workflow, and production scaling.
- Creative, innovative, and passionate about culinary excellence.
- High level of organization, attention to detail, and decision-making capabilities.
- Able to work under pressure and manage time efficiently.
Why Join QIDOT?
- Opportunity to shape and lead a brand that’s expanding across Malaysia and internationally.
- Creative freedom to introduce your culinary vision while upholding brand standards.
- Work with a supportive team in a dynamic and professional environment.
- Attractive salary package, benefits, and staff meals provided.
- Potential for career growth to Group Executive Chef.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: RM4,500.00 - RM6,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Parental leave
- Professional development
Supplemental Pay:
- Performance bonus
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 06/02/2025