Assistant Head Chef | Lead Kitchen & Large-Scale Catering

Damoo Group Holdings; Kajang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Large-scale catering

Leadership development

Mentorship with Head Chef

Career progression

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Damoora Catering & Event (by Damoo Group) is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and large-scale catering production. You will oversee food preparation, production, quality control, and kitchen staff to ensure consistency with established recipes and standards.

With 2–4 years of kitchen experience and a background in catering, banquet, or large-volume production, you will lead a busy team, manage deadlines, and uphold food hygiene and safety.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of kitchen experience, preferably in a supervisory or senior role.
• Experience in catering, banquet, central kitchen, or large-volume production.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, food hygiene, and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and catering production.
• Supervise 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

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Kitchen operations

Food hygiene

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Damoora Catering & Event (by Damoo Group) is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and large-scale catering production. You will oversee food preparation, production, quality control, and kitchen staff to ensure consistency with established recipes and standards.

With 2–4 years of kitchen experience and a background in catering, banquet, or large-volume production, you will lead a busy team, manage deadlines, and uphold food hygiene and safety.