Chef de Cuisine - Chinese Kitchen

Hilton; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for its Chinese kitchen. The role involves creating authentic menus, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring high standards of food quality. Ideal candidates will have 8–10 years of culinary experience, with strong knowledge of Cantonese cuisine. Join us for an extraordinary culinary journey in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–10 years of professional culinary experience.
• At least 3 years in a senior role in a Chinese kitchen.
• Previous experience in an international hotel or luxury restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute authentic Chinese menus.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff to meet hygiene standards.
• Oversee daily operations of the Chinese kitchen.

Skills

Cantonese Chinese cuisines

Wok techniques

Leadership skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree or diploma

Specialization in Chinese culinary arts

Tools

HACCP compliance

Food safety regulations

Job description

Overview

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we\'re here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.

The Chef de Cuisine – Chinese Kitchen is responsible for leading and managing all culinary operations related to Chinese cuisine within the hotel. This role requires a masterful understanding of regional Chinese cooking techniques, flavors, and presentation. The Chef de Cuisine will ensure authenticity, quality, consistency, and innovation in Chinese food offerings while managing a team of chefs and kitchen staff. The position is key in upholding the hotel\'s brand standards and delivering exceptional guest dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership: Plan, create, and execute authentic Chinese menus with a focus on high-quality ingredients and traditional techniques.
• Supervise and mentor Chinese kitchen staff, ensuring standards of hygiene, food quality, and presentation are met at all times.
• Maintain high levels of creativity and innovation in developing new dishes while preserving the integrity of traditional Chinese cuisine.

• Kitchen Operations: Oversee the daily operations of the Makan Kitchen-Chinese & Chinese Banquet, including mise en place, production, plating, and service.
• Ensure food preparation and storage are in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards (e.g., HACCP).
• Monitor food costs, portion control, inventory, and minimize waste to achieve budgeted food cost targets.

• Staff Management & Training: Train, coach, and evaluate team members to enhance their culinary skills and ensure consistency in food preparation.
• Schedule staff and delegate tasks effectively to ensure efficient operations during peak and off-peak hours.
• Foster a positive team culture with a focus on discipline, motivation, and professional development.

• Guest Satisfaction: Collaborate with the F&B and service teams to ensure seamless delivery and presentation of Chinese dishes.
• Interact with guests when required to receive feedback and tailor offerings to enhance the dining experience.

• Collaboration & Compliance: Work closely with the Executive Chef and other specialty chefs to support banquet and event functions.
• Comply with international hotel brand standards, health and safety regulations, and culinary SOPs.
• Participate in menu engineering, food tastings, and promotional planning for restaurant and banquet offerings.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or diploma from a recognized institution.

• Specialization or certification in Chinese culinary arts is a strong advantage.

• Minimum of 8–10 years of professional culinary experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role in a Chinese kitchen.

• Previous experience in an international hotel or luxury restaurant environment is highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Cantonese Chinese cuisines.

• Proven leadership, organizational, and team management skills.

• Expertise in wok techniques, dim sum production, and Chinese banquet cooking.

• Excellent time management and communication skills.

• Understanding of kitchen financials, food cost control, and inventory management.

• Good command of English (spoken and written) is essential in an international setting.

Why Hilton

What will it be like to work for Hilton? Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!