Head Chef

Thinkerlogist; Kedah; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary enterprise in Malaysia is seeking a Head Chef to manage daily kitchen operations, ensure food quality, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in the culinary field and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing ingredient preparation, maintaining workflow efficiency, and liaising with suppliers. A culinary diploma or degree is preferred. Join this innovative team to elevate your culinary career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in the culinary industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a kitchen team.
• Open-minded with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure proper ingredient preparation and kitchen workflow.
• Supervise food quality and presentation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Culinary school diploma or degree

Job description

- Oversee and manage daily kitchen operations, including staff supervision and task delegation.

- Ensure proper ingredient preparation, efficient kitchen workflow, adherence to SOPs, and full menu availability at all times.

- Train, schedule, and mentor junior kitchen staff to maintain and uphold established standards.

- Supervise food quality, consistency, and presentation to ensure compliance with company standards.

- Liaise with suppliers for ingredient sourcing, ordering, and quality control.

- Conduct stock counts, manage purchasing, and maintain accurate inventory records to ensure optimal stock levels.

- Prepare and submit monthly kitchen performance and operational reports to the Operations Manager.

Requirements

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a kitchen team.

- Open-minded with effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to perform well under pressure.

- Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in the culinary industry.

- Culinary school diploma or degree is an added advantage.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Head Chef?
• How many years' experience do you have in a quality control (QC) role?

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