Executive Chef & Kitchen Director — Lead High-Volume Growth

Cezars Kitchen Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in Johor Bahru is looking for an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations and maintain high food quality. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen and be passionate about cooking from scratch. This role involves managing a team of 50–60 staff members, menu creation, staff training, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. Benefits include free parking, maternity leave, and promotional opportunities.

Benefits

Free parking

Maternity leave

Meal provided

Opportunities for promotion

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to stand for several hours in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
• Ensure staff are organized and professional.
• Manage food and supply orders according to policy.
• Monitor inventory control while minimizing waste.
• Hire staff and conduct annual reviews.

Skills

Leadership in high-volume kitchen

Menu creation and modification

Staff training and supervision

Time management and multitasking

Strong communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A catering company in Johor Bahru is looking for an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations and maintain high food quality. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen and be passionate about cooking from scratch. This role involves managing a team of 50–60 staff members, menu creation, staff training, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. Benefits include free parking, maternity leave, and promotional opportunities.