Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate chef specializing in Chinese cuisine to lead our kitchen operations. You will be instrumental in executing our menu with precision, maintaining high culinary standards, and leading a brigade of junior chefs. If you have a deep understanding of traditional Chinese cooking techniques and a flair for modern presentation, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Execution: Prepare, cook, and present authentic Chinese dishes, ensuring consistent quality, taste, and excellent wok hei
• Kitchen Leadership: Supervise and train kitchen staff during busy service hours
• Menu Development: Assist the Head Chef in creating innovative seasonal specials and updating the core menu to keep offerings exciting.
• Inventory & Cost Control: Manage food inventory, monitor wastage and ensure optimal food cost management without compromising quality.
• Quality Assurance: Enforce strict hygiene, food safety and sanitation standards across all kitchen stations.
• Supplier Coordination: Inspect the quality of daily ingredient deliveries (seafood, meats, fresh produce) to ensure they meet standard specifications.

Job Requirements

• Experience: 4 to 7 years of proven, hands-on experience in a fast-paced Chinese restaurant or hotel kitchen environment.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of Chinese culinary techniques (stir-frying, steaming, roasting, braising) and ingredient flavor profiles.
• Leadership: Strong ability to communicate effectively and manage a team under pressure during peak hours.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required by the F&B industry.
• Language: Mandarin/Cantonese and English

Skills