Chef

Annapoorani Catering; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Annapoorani Catering in Hong Kong is seeking a hands-on Executive Kitchen Lead to coordinate food preparation, oversee day-to-day operations, and ensure quality standards across menus and service. You will drive menu development, manage labor and ingredients, and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.

You will supervise kitchen staff, handle procurement and equipment maintenance, and communicate effectively with the team and customers to uphold service excellence in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to plan menus and monitor quality and consistency.
• Strong cost control, budgeting, and resource planning skills.
• Proven ability to supervise kitchen staff and maintain productivity.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to resolve issues promptly and maintain service standards.
• Experience maintaining time and payroll records and administrative tasks.
• Solid understanding of nutrition, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Excellent communication with coworkers and customers to foster a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate food preparation activities to meet operational goals and quality standards.
• Develop and modify menus to align with quality benchmarks and customer preferences.
• Calculate and estimate food requirements and labor costs to optimize resource allocation.
• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to standards.
• Manage procurement and maintenance of kitchen equipment to support uninterrupted operations.
• Identify and resolve operational issues and customer complaints promptly to maintain service excellence.
• Execute administrative tasks including maintaining accurate time and payroll records.
• Ensure compliance with nutrition, sanitation, and safety regulations to uphold health standards.
• Foster a positive and professional work environment through effective communication with coworkers and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost estimation

Staff supervision

Procurement

Operations coordination

Food safety

Payroll records

Customer communication

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Lead and coordinate food preparation activities to meet operational goals and quality standards
• Develop and modify menus to align with quality benchmarks and customer preferences
• Calculate and estimate food requirements and labor costs to optimize resource allocation
• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to standards
• Manage procurement and maintenance of kitchen equipment to support uninterrupted operations
• Identify and resolve operational issues and customer complaints promptly to maintain service excellence
• Execute administrative tasks including maintaining accurate time and payroll records
• Ensure compliance with nutrition, sanitation, and safety regulations to uphold health standards
• Foster a positive and professional work environment through effective communication with coworkers and customers