Chef

RE&S Enterprises; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

RE&S Enterprises Malaysia is seeking an experienced Kitchen Operations Lead to head the kitchen team and ensure top-quality menu execution. You will oversee processes, train staff, and drive efficiency across stations to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

You will manage inventory, monitor food costs, enforce SOPs, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety while leading a team to success.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations and managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Ability to manage inventory, food costs and supplier relationships.
• Excellent leadership and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation team to prepare and deliver quality menu.
• Oversee implementation of kitchen processes and guidelines.
• Train and develop kitchen staff to high quality standards.
• Position staff to maximize kitchen efficiency.
• Manage kitchen inventory and supplier deliveries.
• Understand food cost models and profitability.
• Supervise stations to ensure accurate cooking and presentation.
• Conduct final quality checks on finished products.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions.
• Lead people management including inductions and appraisals.

Job description

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• Lead the kitchen operation team to prepare and deliver quality menu in accordance to concept offering
• Oversee the implementation of processes and guidelines in Kitchen Operations
• Train & develop kitchen staff in the preparation of all meals to the highest quality standards
• Position kitchen staff according to operation needs to maximize kitchen efficiencies
• Manage quality and level of kitchen inventory as well as products delivered from suppliers
• Understand food cost models and how these impact the profitability of the restaurants

Menu Execution and Delivery

• Understand food cost models and how these impact profitability of restaurants
• Supervise stations to deliver orders in accordance to defined cooking processes, recipe and health & safety standard
• Conduct final check on finished product to ensure that food quality and presentation are in accordance to specifications of the menu

Kitchen Processes and Concept Development

• Manage kitchen inventory levels and quality by placing orders for all food and kitchen supplies based on projected store demand endorsed by chef; and upon delivery, check to ensure quality of delivered supplies
• To support the projection and ordering of food and kitchen supplies by providing inventory report detailing usage & stock level, wastage and product shelf life while considering sales pattern and kitchen storage capacity
• Oversee the setting up and cleaning of stations by staff
• Oversee workflow for stations to ensure that processes adhered to specifications and guide line and to provide recommendations to improve efficiency

Quality Assurance & Control

• Investigate causes and reasons for customer complaints pertaining to food quality
• Oversee operations to ensure compliance with all safety procedures and guidelines
• Oversee preparation of all food in accordance to SOPs to ensure and maintain consistent food quality
• Oversee overall kitchen cleanliness and sanitary conditions and to ensure all kitchen equipment are in good working condition
• Take corrective actions to resolve unsafe and/or non-compliant conditions and behaviors regarding personal and food safety

People Management

• Lead team by providing guidance, support and motivation
• Conduct induction for new hires to provide them with the necessary skills and information to carry out roles and functions
• Train and develop kitchen and kaiten staffs in the preparation of all meals to the highest quality standards while adhering to SOPs and workplace safety practices
• Carry out team management activities, including and not limited to appraisals, handling disciplinary issues and holding communication sessions in conjunction with immediate supervisor
• Carry out team management conversation with team members, including and not limited to doing appraisals and personal improvement plans in conjunction with immediate supervisor