Head Chef & Mentor — Kitchen Leadership + Menu Innovation

Hawthorn Bay Limited; Hong Kong; Vor Ort; HKD 335.000 - 614.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hawthorn Bay Limited is seeking an experienced Head Chef/Sous Chef to lead our kitchen operations in Hong Kong. You will oversee food preparation, mentor junior staff and maintain top quality across all dishes while upholding our culinary standards.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, menu innovation, and rigorous food-safety compliance, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of professional culinary experience in a busy kitchen.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or head chef role.
• Advanced culinary skills across techniques and cuisines.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health code compliance.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Experience with menu development and cost control.

Aufgaben

• Plan and oversee kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and timely service.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to high standards per recipes and plating specs.
• Manage food costs and inventory, implement portion control and waste reduction.
• Train, supervise and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring safety standards.
• Develop new menu items consistent with the restaurant's culinary philosophy.
• Maintain health and safety standards per local regulations.
• Liaise with front‑of‑house to ensure seamless service and accommodate dietary requests.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure quality ingredients are delivered on time.
• Assist in recruitment and performance management of kitchen personnel.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Time management

Menu development

Budgeting & costs

Communication

Food safety

Ausbildung

Culinary qualifications

Jobbeschreibung

Hawthorn Bay Limited is seeking an experienced Head Chef/Sous Chef to lead our kitchen operations in Hong Kong. You will oversee food preparation, mentor junior staff and maintain top quality across all dishes while upholding our culinary standards.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, menu innovation, and rigorous food-safety compliance, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced hospitality setting.