Daytime Head Chef | Lead High-Volume, Quality Kitchen

The Design Academics Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 290,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 10–12 days

Day shift hours 08:00–18:00

Job summary

The Design Academics Limited is seeking a Head Chef / Sous Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen team of five, ensure top-quality food and timely service, and maintain high hygiene standards. You will manage daily operations, control costs, and coordinate high-volume catering with strong English communication. Working hours are 08:00–18:00 (or 07:30–17:30).

Annual leave is 10–12 days. Applicants should have at least 3 years of kitchen experience with cake/dessert skills as an advantage, and basic

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of kitchen experience.
• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Strong communication in English.
• Ability to manage high-volume catering.
• Proven hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Cost control and supplier management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen team of five to deliver high-quality meals.
• Ensure food is prepared to the highest standards on time.
• Coordinate high-volume external catering orders smoothly.
• Maintain strict hygiene and sanitation protocols.
• Oversee supplier relations and cost control to meet budget.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Catering

Cost control

Hygiene

Attention to detail

Job description

The Design Academics Limited is seeking a Head Chef / Sous Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen team of five, ensure top-quality food and timely service, and maintain high hygiene standards. You will manage daily operations, control costs, and coordinate high-volume catering with strong English communication. Working hours are 08:00–18:00 (or 07:30–17:30).

Annual leave is 10–12 days. Applicants should have at least 3 years of kitchen experience with cake/dessert skills as an advantage, and basic