Thai Cuisine Chef - Lead Kitchen & Menu Creation

Thai Lemongrass Restaurant; Victoria; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation costs covered by employer

Public transportation is available

Job summary

Thai Lemongrass Restaurant is seeking an experienced chef to lead our Thai cuisine kitchen. The role involves preparing authentic Thai dishes, developing new recipes, and training kitchen staff at our on-site restaurant in Victoria.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of experience, formal culinary education or equivalent practical background, and a strong ability to manage food costs, inventory, and quality control. Relocation costs may be covered by the employer.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Culinary training or related certificate/diploma preferred.
• Equivalent experience in cooking and culinary arts accepted.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Create new recipes and menus.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and special foods for events or banquets.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies and plan menus.
• Ensure food meets quality standards and accommodates allergies or intolerances.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Skills

Thai cuisine

Culinary skills

Menu planning

Kitchen supervision

Education

High School

Other trades certificate or diploma

Equivalent experience in culinary arts

Job description

Thai Lemongrass Restaurant is seeking an experienced chef to lead our Thai cuisine kitchen. The role involves preparing authentic Thai dishes, developing new recipes, and training kitchen staff at our on-site restaurant in Victoria.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of experience, formal culinary education or equivalent practical background, and a strong ability to manage food costs, inventory, and quality control. Relocation costs may be covered by the employer.