Head Chef, Upscale Indian (Hong Kong)

Mise En Place Talent Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mise En Place Talent Limited is partnering with a leading restaurant group to recruit a Head Chef for a new, Michelin-star level kitchen housed in a historic landmark in the heart of Hong Kong.

You will lead a talented team, develop menus true to the cuisine, mentor staff, and work with the Group Executive Chef to deliver exceptional guest experiences while ensuring smooth, profitable daily operation. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Indian cuisines within reputable or Michelin-starred restaurants.
• Ability to lead, mentor and inspire a kitchen team.
• Strong cost control and profitability mindset.

Responsibilities

• Attracting, recruiting, and hiring top culinary talent.
• Cultivating a positive, productive work environment.
• Collaborating with the Group Executive Chef on menu development.
• Training the team on recipes and dish execution.
• Working with the FOH team to deliver guest experiences.
• Ensuring smooth and profitable daily kitchen operation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Hiring / recruitment

Menu development

Creativity

Job description

Our partner is a leading restaurant group with acclaimed restaurants throughout Asia. They have an immensely successful track record of creating extraordinary restaurants and garnering large international followings. This prolific group is now seeking a Head Chef for their vibrant new restaurant in a historic landmark at the heart of the city.

The Head Chef will lead a Michelin-star level kitchen and team to achieve and uphold excellence in all areas of the restaurant operation and business. Responsibilities include:

• attracting, recruiting, and, hiring top culinary talent,
• cultivating a positive, productive work environment,
• working closely with the Group Executive Chef to create and develop enticing dishes that are true to the cuisine,
• training the team on recipes and dish execution,
• working with the FOH team to deliver outstanding guest experiences,
• and ensuring smooth and profitable daily operation of the kitchen.

We seek a culinary leader with:

• 8+ years of experience working with a variety of Indian cuisines in reputable/Michelin-starred restaurants,
• a desire to exercise creativity without ego, drawing from personal and professional experiences to share knowledge and contribute to the team and restaurant,
• the desire and ability to inspire and motivate, a genuine interest in the growth and development of others,
• the financial and business acumen to manage costs effectively and form strategies that result in profitable outcomes long-term.

What's on the table:

• A competitive salary with comprehensive benefits,
• The opportunity to join an industry-leading organisation with concrete growth ahead,
• Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance where applicable.