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SmartHire by SEEK; Johor; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food and beverage company is seeking an experienced Head Chef for their central kitchen operations. This leadership role involves managing diverse dining concepts and ensuring high standards of food quality and service. Candidates should have strong culinary expertise and experience in senior kitchen management. The company offers an attractive remuneration package, benefits including complimentary meals, comprehensive medical coverage, and opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Complimentary staff meals

Free professional uniform

Comprehensive medical coverage

Ongoing training programs

Annual leave and additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in head chef or senior kitchen management roles.
• Familiarity with Japanese, Western, buffet, and hot pot cuisine.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations ensuring workflow and hygiene.
• Oversee inventory management and cost efficiency.
• Guarantee food quality and service for customer satisfaction.
• Guide and mentor kitchen staff for performance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Inventory management

Team development

Quality assurance

Communication in Mandarin

Job description

Our client "BNX DELIGHT HOLDING SDN BHD" is seeking a Head Chef – Central Kitchen to join their team!

Take charge of an exciting culinary opportunity with a dynamic food and beverage company operating multiple restaurant concepts! As Head Chef for our central kitchen operations, you’ll lead kitchen operations across diverse dining establishments including Japanese cuisine, Western patisserie, buffet dining, and shabu-shabu concepts. This leadership role offers the chance to showcase your culinary expertise while managing comprehensive kitchen operations in a fast‑paced, multi‑concept environment.

What you’ll be doing?

Kitchen Leadership: Take full charge of daily kitchen operations, ensuring optimal workflow, cleanliness, and hygiene standards across all food preparation areas.

Inventory Management: Oversee comprehensive inventory systems to maintain cost efficiency and quality, adhering to established Standard Operating Procedures.

Quality Assurance: Ensure all food quality consistently meets and exceeds company requirements across multiple restaurant concepts.

Food Preparation Oversight: Lead and assist in food preparation processes while maintaining efficiency and quality.

Service Excellence: Guarantee excellent food quality and timely service to support outstanding customer dining experiences.

Team Development: Guide and mentor kitchen staff to foster a collaborative, professional kitchen environment and maintain high performance standards.

Who are they looking for?

Culinary Leadership: Experience in head chef or senior kitchen management roles, with the ability to lead and inspire kitchen teams effectively.

Multi-Concept Experience: Familiarity with diverse cuisine types, particularly Japanese, Western, buffet, and hot pot concepts would be highly advantageous.

Operational Excellence: Strong understanding of kitchen operations, inventory management, and Standard Operating Procedures in commercial food service environments.

Quality Focus: Commitment to maintaining exceptional food quality standards and hygiene protocols in high-volume kitchen operations.

Language Skills: Proficiency in Mandarin is required to effectively communicate with team members and ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Professional Standards: Dedication to food safety, cleanliness, and professional kitchen practices with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Why you should consider this opportunity?

Our client offers an attractive remuneration package and other benefits, such as:

Delicious complimentary staff meals from diverse cuisine offerings

Free professional uniform provided

Comprehensive medical coverage for your health and wellness

Ongoing training programs for continuous professional development

Annual leave with potential for additional benefits

Exciting opportunity to work with multiple restaurant concepts and diverse cuisines

How to apply

Ready to join this role? Click Apply now to submit your resume and share your availability and expected salary with us!

We encourage passionate culinary professionals who thrive in leadership roles and are excited about managing diverse kitchen operations to apply.

All information received will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only for employment‑related purposes.

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