Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation and Standards

Gaucho Limited; Hong Kong; Vor Ort; HKD 502.000 - 837.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Gaucho Limited on Hong Kong Island seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team and oversee all aspects of food preparation, presentation and kitchen operations.

You will design menus reflecting our culinary vision, manage food cost, uphold HACCP standards and mentor staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Strong leadership, English fluency, and 10+ years in cuisine are essential; steakhouse/BBQ experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Formal culinary training or equivalent practical experience from a recognised culinary institution.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles and local health and hygiene regulations applicable to Hong Kong.
• Proven expertise in menu planning, recipe development and food cost management.

Aufgaben

• Planning, designing and executing menus reflecting our culinary vision while considering seasonality and guest preferences.
• Leading, training and mentoring kitchen staff to ensure consistent quality and adherence to culinary standards.
• Overseeing food preparation, cooking techniques and plating to meet established quality benchmarks.
• Managing food inventory, ordering supplies and maintaining supplier relationships to optimise costs.
• Implementing and enforcing strict food safety, hygiene and sanitation protocols in compliance with local regulations.
• Monitoring kitchen performance, productivity and waste to achieve operational efficiency targets.
• Collaborating with front‑of‑house management to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Maintaining accurate records for food costs, stock management and kitchen operations.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety (HACCP)

Cost management

Staff mentoring

Time management

Communication

Kitchen management systems

Cuisine knowledge

English fluency

Ausbildung

Culinary training

Tools

Kitchen management software

Food inventory software

Jobbeschreibung

Gaucho Limited on Hong Kong Island seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team and oversee all aspects of food preparation, presentation and kitchen operations.

You will design menus reflecting our culinary vision, manage food cost, uphold HACCP standards and mentor staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Strong leadership, English fluency, and 10+ years in cuisine are essential; steakhouse/BBQ experience is preferred.