Head Chef

UTM HOLDINGS SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Head Chef to create and oversee innovative menus and ensure the highest standards of food quality and safety. The ideal candidate will lead kitchen staff and manage culinary operations while maintaining cost-effectiveness. This role requires a strong background in culinary arts and experience in quality control. The company is known for its comprehensive property management solutions and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef.
• Strong understanding of culinary techniques and presentation.
• Ability to develop and implement effective quality control measures.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative menus to appeal to customers.
• Coordinate all culinary activities ensuring high quality.
• Lead and train kitchen staff effectively.
• Oversee compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Menu creation

Recipe development

Food quality standards

Health and safety compliance

Kitchen staff management

Inventory management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create innovative and appealing menus based on market trends and customer preferences.
• Oversee recipe development, ensuring a balance of creativity and cost-effectiveness.
• Supervise and coordinate all culinary activities, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in food preparations and kitchen operations.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen staff, providing guidance and training for skill development
• Schedule kitchen shifts and organize workflow to meet production needs.
• Manage food inventory, order supplies, and minimize waste while controlling costs.
• Work closely with procurement to source quality ingredients at reasonable prices.
• Maintain consistency in food quality by conducing regular inspections and tastings.
• Implement quality control measures to uphold the highest standards of food preparations.
• Supervise food preparation and presentation, ensuring dishes are served at the highest standard.
• Monitor portion sizes and overall presentation of dishes.

Application 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?

Company Overview

UTM Holdings Sdn Bhd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and plays a key supporting role in commercializing relevant University research results. Incorporated on 13th July 2010, UTM Holdings provides a bridge between academia and industry and supports the commercialization of innovations produced from world‑leading research at the University, by:

• Offering advice and support to researchers;
• Providing business and investors with access to the University's intellectual property;
• Supporting technology development;
• And creating spin‑out companies which retain close links with the University's expertise.

Our team strives to add value to our clients’ assets through our experience and expertise in the management of strata‑titled properties, lease and accounting management, tenancy management, and property management consultancy. UTMH provides comprehensive and integrated property management solutions on many types of properties including shopping centers, office buildings, industrial buildings and mixed‑used developments.