Executive Chef at Euro Staffs

Euro Staffs; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Euro Staffs in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary department across multiple outlets. The role is full-time and on-site, reporting to the Group Director of Food and Beverage, with responsibilities spanning setup, team development and ensuring top-tier quality, safety and commercial performance.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in a senior culinary role within hospitality, ideally in a five-star hotel or multi-outlet operation, with pre-opening

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Culinary Arts is preferred.
• Proven track record in a senior culinary role within hospitality.
• Background in five-star hotel or multi-outlet operation strongly preferred.
• Pre-opening or new kitchen setup experience would be a significant advantage.
• Experience handling Halal certification processes and maintaining Halal-compliant operations would be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of menu development, food costing, inventory control and kitchen systems.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP and applicable food-handling regulations.
• Strong leadership, training, planning and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-opening setup and day-to-day operation of all hotel kitchens.
• Develop kitchen workflows, SOPs, menus, recipes, equipment needs and inventories.
• Recruit, train and prepare culinary team for readiness.
• Lead preparation for Halal certification and ongoing compliance.
• Ensure halal and food-safety standards in ingredients, handling and storage.
• Collaborate with Hotel Halal Committee and other departments during audits.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste and presentation.
• Develop innovative, commercially viable menus and promotions.
• Manage costs including food, labour and kitchen budgets.
• Monitor purchasing, inventory and vendor approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Training & Development

Problem Solving

English Proficiency

Education

Degree or professional qualification in Culinary Arts

Job description

Apply for Executive Chef at Euro Staffs in Kuala Lumpur, M14, MY. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. We are seeking for an experienced and hands-on Executive Chef to lead the setup and operation of our culinary department across multiple outlets.

Reporting to the Group Director of Food and Beverage, the successful candidate will establish the kitchen operation, develop the culinary team and deliver outstanding food quality, safety and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-opening setup and day-to-day operation of all hotel kitchens.
• Development of kitchen workflows, SOPs, menus, recipes, equipment requirements and opening inventories.
• Recruit, train and prepare the culinary team for operational readiness.
• Lead the kitchen’s preparation for Halal certification and ongoing compliance.
• Ensure ingredient and supplier verification, food handling, storage, preparation and documentation meet applicable Malaysian Halal requirements.
• Work closely with the Hotel Halal Committee and relevant departments during certification applications, internal reviews and external audits.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, taste and presentation.
• Develop innovative and commercially viable menus, seasonal offerings and food promotions.
• Manage recipe costing, menu pricing, food costs, labour costs and kitchen budgets.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, hygiene and food-safety requirements.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, supplies and approved vendors.
• Monitor staffing and productivity according to business requirements.
• Work closely with the F\&\B and front-of-house teams to provide a seamless guest experience.
• Provide clear and timely progress and operational reports to the Group Director of F\&\B.

Requirements

• Degree or professional qualification in Culinary Arts is preferred.
• Proven track record and experience in a similar senior culinary role within the hospitality industry.
• Background in five-star hotel or multi-outlet operation is strongly preferred.
• Pre-opening or new kitchen setup experience would be a significant advantage.
• Experience in handling Halal certification process and maintaining Halal-compliant culinary operations would be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of menu development, food costing, inventory control and kitchen systems.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP and applicable food-handling regulations.
• Strong leadership, training, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Creative, commercially aware and attentive to detail.
• Able to work independently within a remote reporting structure.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Pay: From RM10,000.00 per month Work Location: In person