Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef

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

Leadership & Reporting: Report directly to the Executive Chef while leading and managing a kitchen team of 5 people.

Kitchen & Operations Management: Manage the kitchen seamlessly to ensure food is consistently prepared to the highest quality standards in a timely manner.

Catering & Volume Management: Demonstrate extreme organisational skills with the ability to manage and execute high-volume outside catering orders smoothly.

Supplier & Cost Control: Stay proactively on top of suppliers to ensure raw ingredients meet strict quality standards while maintaining cost control and budget efficiency.

Food Passion & Attention to Detail: Possess high attention to detail and a strong personal drive to create and deliver excellent culinary standards.

Hygiene & Cleanliness: Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and enforce strict cleanliness and sanitation protocols throughout the entire kitchen.

Want a day shift job so can be with your family in the evening?

Working Hours: 08:00 to 18:00 or 07:30 to 17:30 (depending on roster)

AL: from 10-12 Days

We are looking for:

Head Chef / Sous Chef (Salary $26,000 to $32,000)

Looking for strong team players who can handle a fast-paced kitchen to join our team.

Having cake/dessert/canapes-making skills will be an advantage

Good communication in English is a must and basic Cantonese (not a must)

Minimum 3 years of experience

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