culinary management trainee (boh operations)

RecruitFirst Pte Ltd; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 39,060 - 50,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career development and advancement opportunities

Rotational program exposure

Intensive all-operations training

Job summary

RecruitFirst Pte Ltd is looking for a Culinary Management Trainee in Kuala Lumpur. This full-time position provides aspiring culinary professionals with extensive kitchen training across various outlets, focusing on back-of-house operations and Korean cuisine. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply, gaining valuable skills and exposure to different roles while being mentored by culinary leaders. Salary ranges between MYR 3,500 - 4,500 per month with structured career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• No experience required; fresh graduates are welcome to apply!
• Willing to work on shifting schedule and across different outlets.
• Confident and a leader type.

Responsibilities

• Participate in comprehensive kitchen training across multiple stations.
• Support daily kitchen operations including food preparation and hygiene checks.
• Assist in cooking and plating Korean dishes.

Skills

Passionate about F&B and Korean cuisine

Strong & effective verbal and written communication skills

Customer-oriented

Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Willingness to work in a fast-paced kitchen

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or related field

Job description

culinary management trainee (boh operations)

Overview

Offices Kuala Lumpur Job-type Full-Time Job Category Restaurants Industries Hospitality Salary MYR 3,500 - 4,500 /Month

Who you'll be working for

Looking for a passionate and dedicated Management Trainee (Culinary) to join our growing F&B team. Designed to equip aspiring culinary professionals with the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience to grow into future kitchen leaders. You will be rotated across our signature outlets to master back-of-house operations, traditional and modern cooking methods, and kitchen leadership responsibilities. Trainees will be mentored by experienced culinary leaders while taking on increasing responsibility throughout each phase of the program.

What requirements you'll need to be eligible

• Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or related field preferred
• No experience required; fresh graduates are welcome to apply!
• Passionate about F&B and Korean cuisine
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn
• Willing to work on shifting schedule and across different outlets
• Strong & effective verbal and written communication skills
• Customer-oriented, confident, and a leader type

What you'll be doing on the job

• Participate in comprehensive kitchen training across multiple stations and concepts
• Support daily kitchen operations including food preparation, hygiene checks, and quality control
• Assist in cooking and plating Korean dishes, especially Samgyetang and grilled specialties
• Learn inventory handling, ordering, and stock receiving procedures
• Coordinate with front-of-house team for smooth service execution
• Understand and maintain HACCP and food safety standards
• Track kitchen costs, monitor portioning, and reduce food waste
• Contribute ideas for menu planning and kitchen efficiency
• Take part in staff coordination and training of junior kitchen crew
• Support Head Chef in shift supervision, vendor management, and kitchen audits
• Completion of all kitchen training units and station rotations
• Pass menu and dishes knowledge assessments with accuracy
• Resolve guest concerns with appropriate follow-up and service recovery and achieve positive guest service rating in feedback reviews
• Complete opening/closing checklists with minimal supervision
• Assist with monthly stock counts and weekly par ordering procedures
• Potential career progression to CDP or Jr. Sous Chef, based on performance

Benefits

• Structured career development and advancement opportunities.
• Rotational program that will give you exposure to various roles within the BOH F&B Operations.
• Intensive all-operations training to hone you into becoming one of our future managers