Head Chef

Wanchin Sdn Bhd; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Head Chef for its MÙ Hotel in Ipoh, Perak. You will lead the kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food quality and presentation. Responsibilities include creating innovative menus, recruiting staff, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in a similar role, excellent culinary skills, and a passion for exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

Competitively salary

Healthcare coverage

Generous holiday entitlement

Ongoing training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior culinary role, preferably in hospitality.
• Proven track record of leading a high-performing kitchen team.
• Exceptional culinary skills with understanding of trends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations ensuring high quality and presentation.
• Develop and refine the restaurant's menu with innovative dishes.
• Recruit and train kitchen staff, fostering a positive environment.

Job description

About the role

As Head Chef at MÙ Hotel (company owner by Wanchin Sdn Bhd), you will be responsible for leading and managing the kitchen team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences for our guests. This full-time role is based in Ipoh, Perak, and offers the opportunity to shape the direction of our restaurant's menu and culinary operations.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring efficient workflow and high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Develop and refine the restaurant's menu, incorporating innovative dishes that showcase your culinary expertise.
• Recruit, train and manage a team of skilled chefs and kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Monitor food costs and inventory, optimising resources to maintain profitability.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to enhance the overall dining experience for our guests.

What we're looking for

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior culinary role, preferably within the hospitality and tourism industry.
• Proven track record of leading and developing a high-performing kitchen team.
• Exceptional culinary skills, with a keen understanding of flavours, presentation and the latest industry trends.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities, with the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with the broader restaurant team.
• Passion for creating unforgettable dining experiences and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• A minimum of 5 years of working experience in a 3-star hotel (or above) is required, along with a good understanding of Halal SOPs and compliance standards.

What we offer

At MÙ Hotel, we are committed to providing a rewarding and supportive work environment for our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll have the opportunity to participate in our ongoing training and development programmes, as well as enjoy a range of employee benefits, including healthcare coverage and generous holiday entitlement.

About us

MÙ Hotel is a leading hospitality and tourism company, operating a diverse portfolio of restaurants, hotels and leisure facilities across Malaysia. With a reputation for excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer experiences and creating a positive, collaborative work culture for our employees. If you're passionate about the culinary arts and eager to make your mark in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for this exciting opportunity to become our next Head Chef!