Head Chef

ZHANG JI PTE. LTD.; Dublin; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ZHANG JI PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, plan menus and oversee daily cooking activity in our Dublin area restaurant. You will manage a small team, ensure quality and consistency, and maintain high standards of food safety.

The role requires hands-on cooking expertise, excellent time management, and strong leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences while adapting to customers' dietary requests and seasonal ingredients.

Formación

• Proven experience as Head Chef/Executive Chef.
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques.
• Leadership skills and ability to lead a team.
• Ability to stay calm and multitask effectively.
• Excellent time management abilities.
• Knowledge of modern cooking techniques and recipes.
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations.
• Hands-on for daily operations in a busy kitchen.
• Culinary school diploma preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Set up the kitchen with utensils and equipment (knives, pans, scales).
• Study each recipe and gather necessary ingredients.
• Cook food in a timely manner.
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff.
• Inform wait staff about daily specials.
• Ensure appealing plate presentation.
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed.
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customer needs (reduce salt, remove dairy).
• Monitor food stock and place orders.
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist in adhoc duties as required.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Time management

Hands-on kitchen experience

Educación

Culinary school diploma

Herramientas

Kitchen equipment

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales,
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients,
• Cook food in a timely manner,
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff,
• Inform wait staff about daily specials,
• Ensure appealing plate presentation,
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed,
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy),
• Monitor food stock and place orders,
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items,
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients,
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area,
• Assist in adhoc duties as and when required.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Head Chef/ Executive Chef,
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment,
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques,
• Leadership skills,
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks,
• Excellent time management abilities,
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes,
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations,
• Must be hands on for operations,
• Culinary school diploma preferred.