Junior Sous Chef – Chinese Cuisine

Mondrian Seoul Itaewon; Spa; Sur place; EUR 43 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tax-free remuneration package

Monthly service charge distribution

Medical insurance

Annual vacation leave + flight

Accommodation & meals

Résumé du poste

Kuredhivaru Resort and Spa is seeking a Junior Sous Chef - Chinese Cuisine to uphold top-tier quality and guest experiences in our luxury resort’s Chinese kitchen. You will work under the Chef de Cuisine, leading a kitchen team, ensuring authentic Chinese dishes meet our standards and guest expectations.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in Chinese cuisine within luxury settings, Mandarin fluency, HACCP certification, and a drive to mentor staff, manage costs, and contribute to menu planning and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive culinary experience in Chinese Cuisine at Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef level within a luxury hotel or resort.
• Proven expertise in authentic Chinese cuisine, with strong knowledge of traditional techniques, ingredients, sauces, wok cooking, and contemporary Chinese presentation.
• Strong understanding of the culinary preferences of the Chinese market, with the ability to develop authentic menus.
• Fluent Mandarin language skills for direct communication with Chinese-speaking guests, menu recommendations, and dietary accommodation.
• HACCP certification and experience in a luxury international hotel or resort environment are highly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in the daily operation of the Chinese kitchen, ensuring all dishes are prepared and presented to standard.
• Prepare and supervise authentic Chinese cuisine using advanced wok techniques, steaming, braising, roasting, grilling, and sauce prep.
• Assist in planning/developing Chinese menus, seasonal promotions, themed dinners, private dining, weddings, VIP functions, and events.
• Supervise, train, coach, and develop junior culinary team members, ensuring adherence to standards and safety procedures.
• Maintain HACCP compliance, food safety, hygiene, sanitation, allergen control, and quality assurance.
• Manage inventory, requisitions, stock rotation, and food-cost control to minimize waste.
• Coordinate with Stewarding, Purchasing, Stores, Receiving, F&B Service and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation while accommodating dietary restrictions and guest requests.
• Support departmental objectives through planning, leadership, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Mandarin fluency

Chinese cuisine

Menu development

Leadership & training

Formation

HACCP certification

Description du poste

Company Description

Kuredhivaru Resort and Spa is a tropical oasis nested in the Noonu atoll within 45 minutes seaplane journey from Male International Airport.

The live and colorful house reef, the white sand beach and picture-perfect scenes make the resort an ultimate beach holiday destination for both thrill seekers and leisure lovers.

Each of our 105 villas boast a private pool, cozy terrace and direct access to the ocean. The contemporary and eco-friendly design of the villas offer our guests a comfortable accommodation and laid-back resort experience.

Job Description

The Junior Sous Chef - Chinese Cuisine plays an important role in maintaining the quality, consistency, and guest experience of the resort's Asian culinary operation.

The ideal candidate combines strong Chinese culinary knowledge, operational discipline, guest engagement, and the ability to support and develop the kitchen team while consistently maintaining the standards expected of a luxury resort.

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in the daily operation of the Chinese kitchen, ensuring all dishes are prepared and presented in accordance with established recipes, quality standards, and resort guidelines.
• Prepare and supervise authentic and contemporary Chinese cuisine, utilizing advanced Chinese cooking techniques including wok cooking, steaming, braising, roasting, grilling, frying, and the preparation of traditional sauces, stocks, noodles, rice dishes, and regional specialties.
• Assist in the planning and development of Chinese menus, seasonal promotions, themed dinners, private dining experiences, weddings, VIP functions, and special events.
• Supervise, train, coach, and develop junior culinary team members, ensuring adherence to culinary standards, food safety procedures, kitchen discipline, and operational excellence.
• Maintain strict compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, sanitation, allergen-control, and quality-assurance standards.
• Manage inventory, requisitions, stock rotation, and food-cost control initiatives, minimizing waste and ensuring efficient utilization of ingredients.
• Coordinate closely with Stewarding, Purchasing, Stores, Receiving, F&B Service, and other culinary departments to ensure smooth operations and service delivery.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, portion control, and presentation while ensuring guest dietary requirements, allergies, and special requests are handled professionally.
• Support departmental objectives through effective planning, organization, leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive culinary experience in Chinese Cuisine at Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef level within a luxury hotel or resort
• Proven expertise in authentic Chinese cuisine, with strong knowledge of traditional techniques, ingredients, sauces, wok cooking, and contemporary Chinese presentation
• Strong understanding of the culinary preferences and dining expectations of the Chinese market, with the ability to develop authentic menus
• Fluent Mandarin language skills with the ability to confidently communicate with Chinese speaking guests, provide menu recommendations, accommodate dietary preferences, and deliver a personalized dining experience.
• HACCP certification and experience in a luxury international hotel or resort environment are highly preferred.

Additional Information

• Competitive tax-free remuneration package
• Monthly service charge distribution
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
• Annual vacation leave with a company-provided return flight ticket.as per company policy
• Accommodation, meals, uniforms, and exclusive employee benefits