Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef / CDP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 12 days

Job summary

The Design Academics Limited is seeking a Head Chef / Sous Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen team of five and report to the Executive Chef, ensuring top-quality food and timely service. This role covers kitchen operations, high-volume catering, supplier and cost control, hygiene, and teamwork.

English is essential; basic Cantonese is a plus. Salary HK$26,000–$32,000 monthly with 12 days annual leave; shifts 08:00–18:00 or 07:30–17:30.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong team player capable of leading a kitchen of 5 people.
• Cake/dessert/canapés making skills are advantageous.
• Good command of English; basic Cantonese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and report to the Executive Chef while managing a kitchen team of 5.
• Ensure food is prepared to the highest quality standards in a timely manner.
• Manage high-volume catering orders with strong organisational skills.
• Oversee supplier liaison to maintain quality and cost control.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards across the kitchen.

Skills

Team leadership

English communication

Cantonese (basic)

Dessert/canapés making

Job description

Leadership & Reporting: Report directly to the Executive Chef while leading and managing a kitchen team of 5 people (For Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef).

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, AL: 12 Days)

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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