head chef

Bamboo Chopsticks Vietnamese Restaurant; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Vietnamese restaurant in Kelowna is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations. Responsibilities include demonstrating cooking techniques, creating recipes, instructing staff, and planning menus. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in a similar role and knowledge of Vietnamese cuisine. This is a permanent position requiring 30 to 40 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a kitchen management role.
• Knowledge of Vietnamese cuisine is a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Create and plan new recipes for the menu.
• Instruct cooks in food preparation and presentation.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure quality standards are met.
• Prepare complete meals for events and banquets.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Recipe creation

Team supervision

Menu planning

Job description

Education : No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Tasks

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards

Cuisine specialties

• Vietnamese cuisine
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week