Chef – Asian / Chinese Cuisine

siscojobs; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Harbor is seeking an experienced Chef – Asian / Chinese Cuisine in Abu Dhabi to lead the kitchen in delivering authentic dishes. You will work in a fast-paced restaurant, ensuring consistency and high quality across all preparations.

You will manage wok stations, oversee portion control and plating, and collaborate with front-of-house teams to provide timely, excellent service in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Asian ingredients and cooking methods.
• Experience with Chinese dishes, sauces and flavors.
• Understanding of food hygiene, safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare authentic Asian and Chinese dishes according to recipes and quality standards.
• Manage ingredient prep, cooking, plating and presentation during service.
• Operate wok stations and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain consistent taste, portion size, presentation and quality.
• Follow food hygiene, sanitation, storage and kitchen safety procedures.
• Monitor ingredients and coordinate stock to minimize wastage.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned kitchen stations.
• Coordinate with the kitchen and service teams to ensure timely food preparation.

Skills

Asian Cuisine

Chinese Cuisine

Wok Cooking

Food Safety

Kitchen Operations

Job description

We are hiring on behalf of our client for the position of Chef – Asian / Chinese Cuisine in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Our client, Hope Harbor, operates in the restaurant management and hospitality sector and is seeking skilled, motivated culinary professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare authentic Asian and Chinese dishes according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Manage ingredient preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation during service.
• Operate wok stations and other commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain consistent taste, portion size, presentation, and food quality.
• Follow food hygiene, sanitation, storage, and kitchen safety procedures.
• Monitor ingredients and coordinate stock requirements to minimize wastage.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned kitchen stations.
• Coordinate with the kitchen and service teams to ensure timely food preparation.

Required Skills

• Asian Cuisine: Strong knowledge of Asian cooking methods and ingredients.
• Chinese Cuisine: Practical knowledge of Chinese dishes, sauces, preparation methods, and flavor profiles.
• Wok Cooking: Ability to manage high-temperature cooking and stir-fry preparation.
• Food Safety: Understanding of safe food handling, hygiene, storage, and sanitation.
• Kitchen Operations: Ability to work efficiently in a professional restaurant kitchen.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in high-volume restaurant kitchens.
• Knowledge of ingredient and portion control.
• Good plating and presentation skills.