Executive Chef — Lead Multi‑Outlet Nanyang Kitchens

LSE Attrus; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing restaurant group in Johor Bahru seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead its culinary and kitchen operations. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in Nanyang cuisine and extensive leadership experience to manage multi-outlet restaurant operations effectively. This role involves ensuring food quality, operational consistency, and team development, while supporting the brand's growth objectives. A proven track record of managing kitchen teams and strong acumen in food costing are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of professional culinary experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience managing multi-outlet or chain restaurant operations.
• Strong commercial acumen with solid understanding of food costing and kitchen controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall culinary leadership and direction for all Nanyang menu offerings.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain recipes and SOPs for consistency.
• Monitor kitchen KPIs including food cost and operational performance.

Skills

Strong culinary leadership

Expertise in Nanyang cuisine

Food costing and budgeting

Team leadership

Problem-solving skills

Job description

A fast-growing restaurant group in Johor Bahru seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead its culinary and kitchen operations. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in Nanyang cuisine and extensive leadership experience to manage multi-outlet restaurant operations effectively. This role involves ensuring food quality, operational consistency, and team development, while supporting the brand's growth objectives. A proven track record of managing kitchen teams and strong acumen in food costing are essential.