Assistant Head Chef

Damoo Kitchen & Event Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Damoo Kitchen & Event Sdn Bhd is growing in the Malaysia market and seeks an Assistant Head Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and large-scale catering production.

You will oversee food preparation, quality control, and kitchen staff, ensuring recipes, portions, and presentation meet standards while maintaining high hygiene and safety.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of kitchen experience, with supervisory or senior kitchen role.
• Experience in catering, banquet, central kitchen, or large-volume production.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, hygiene, and operations.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a kitchen team under pressure.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and catering production
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff during food preparation and production
• Allocate kitchen tasks according to daily orders and production requirements
• Ensure food is prepared according to approved recipes, portion sizes, presentation, and quality standards
• Monitor food quality, taste, portioning, and presentation before food leaves the kitchen
• Assist in planning food preparation and production schedules according to catering orders
• Monitor ingredient usage, food wastage, and stock requirements
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety
• Lead the kitchen team during busy production periods and catering events when required
• Train and guide junior kitchen staff and Commis Chefs

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Job description

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About us

Damoo Kitchen & Event is a growing food catering and event company specializing in quality food and event services. As our catering operations continue to grow, we are looking for a responsible and experienced Assistant Head Chef to support our Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and large-scale catering production.

About the role

As the Assistant Head Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations, food preparation, production, quality control, and kitchen staff. You will play an important role in ensuring every catering order is prepared consistently, efficiently, and according to established recipes and standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and catering production
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff during food preparation and production
• Allocate kitchen tasks according to daily orders and production requirements
• Ensure food is prepared according to approved recipes, portion sizes, presentation, and quality standards
• Monitor food quality, taste, portioning, and presentation before food leaves the kitchen
• Assist in planning food preparation and production schedules according to catering orders
• Monitor ingredient usage, food wastage, and stock requirements
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety
• Lead the kitchen team during busy production periods and catering events when required
• Train and guide junior kitchen staff and Commis Chefs

About you

• Minimum 2-4 years of kitchen experience, preferably with experience in a supervisory or senior kitchen position
• Experience in catering, banquet, central kitchen, or large-volume food production
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, food hygiene, and kitchen operations
• Able to manage and coordinate a kitchen team effectively
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight catering production deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and consistency
• Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, and public holidays according to event schedules
• Join a growing food catering and event company
• Gain experience in large-scale catering and event food production
• Opportunity to develop your leadership and kitchen management skills
• Work closely with the Head Chef and Management
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• Dynamic and supportive working environment