Chef / Senior Chef

Decai (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

瀾華 Vanda Exquisite Chinese Cuisine in Solaris Dutamas (Publika), Kuala Lumpur, seeks an experienced Head Chef to oversee a high-end Chinese fusion kitchen. You will lead daily operations, craft menus, ensure top quality, and uphold strict hygiene standards.

We value Mandarin/English/Bahasa Malaysia fluency, 2–5 years across Chinese, Malay, Japanese, or Fusion cuisines, and a track record of mentoring a kitchen team in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–5 years of culinary work across diverse cuisines (Chinese, Malay, Japanese, Fusion).
• Language Proficiency: Fluent Mandarin, English or Bahasa Malaysia for day-to-day kitchen leadership; Mandarin is an added advantage.
• Technical Skills: Strong multi-cuisine prep, advanced cooking techniques, efficient line management, and inventory control.
• Work Schedule: Willing to work 6 days per week, including weekends and public holidays.
• Key Attributes: Dynamic leadership, proactive problem-solving, high organization, and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service workflow.
• Plan, develop, and innovate menus across various cuisines, including modern fusion concepts.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality food preparation and presentation.
• Enforce strict sanitation, hygiene, and food safety regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff to foster a productive team environment.
• Manage inventory, minimize waste, and control food costs effectively.
• Perform additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.

Skills

Menu planning

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Staff mentoring

Culinary versatility

Job description

Overseeing daily kitchen operations in a high-end Chinese restaurant kitchen, with responsibility for planning and developing menus, ensuring food quality and consistency, and maintaining hygiene and food safety standards.

Key responsibilities

Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service workflow.

Plan, develop, and innovate menus across various cuisines, including modern fusion concepts.

Ensure consistent, high-quality food preparation and presentation.

Enforce strict sanitation, hygiene, and food safety regulations.

Lead, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff to foster a productive team environment.

Manage inventory, minimize waste, and control food costs effectively.

Perform additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.

About you

Experience: Minimum 2–5 years of culinary experience in diverse cuisines (e.g., Chinese, Malay, Japanese, or Fusion). Promising junior or up-and-coming chefs looking to take the next step are strongly encouraged to apply.

Language Proficiency: Proficient in Mandarin, English or Bahasa Malaysia to effectively lead day-to-day kitchen operations. Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage to facilitate communication with specific team members and suppliers.

Technical Skills: Strong foundations in multi-cuisine prep, advanced cooking techniques, efficient line management, and inventory control.

Work Schedule: Willing to work operational retail shift hours (6 days per week, including weekends and public holidays).

Key Attributes: Dynamic leadership, proactive problem-solving, high organization skills, and a passionate commitment to culinary excellence.

瀾華 Vanda Exquisite Chinese Cuisine is an upscale Chinese restaurant located in Solaris Dutamas (Publika) in Kuala Lumpur, serving refined Huaiyang-Cantonese fusion cuisine as the overseas first branch of Beijing's famed courtyard restaurant "瀾華".

Location & Hours

Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Lunch: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Dinner: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM)