Chef

RE&S Enterprises; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

RE&S Enterprises is seeking a Kitchen Operations Lead in Malaysia to supervise the kitchen team and ensure the delivery of quality menu items in line with concept offerings.

You will oversee SOPs, health and safety, and station workflows, while training staff to achieve top quality and efficiency. Strong focus on food cost, inventory, and vendor coordination will drive profitability and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food cost and inventory management.
• Commitment to SOPs, health and safety standards, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operations team to deliver quality menu items per concept.
• Oversee processes, guidelines, and station workflows for efficiency.
• Train and develop kitchen staff to meet high quality standards.
• Manage inventory levels and supplier deliveries with cost awareness.
• Ensure food quality, safety compliance, and consistent presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Team management

Inventory management

Food cost analysis

Quality assurance

Training & development

SOP compliance

Health & safety

Communication

Job description

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Responsibility

• 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