Head Chef

Damoo Group Holdings; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Damoora Catering & Event is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, manage daily operations, and ensure top-tier quality for every catering order.

You will oversee central and on-site production, develop menus, control costs, and train staff to uphold standards across all events. Flexible hours, weekends, and holidays are required to meet catering schedules.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of working experience in the culinary or kitchen industry.
• Experience as Head Chef, Senior Chef, or Kitchen Supervisor with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in catering, banquet, central kitchen, or large-scale food production is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, menu planning, and kitchen management.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and Halal kitchen requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, central kitchen production, and on-site event kitchen activities when required.
• Lead, manage, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and production.
• Plan and coordinate kitchen schedules according to catering orders and event requirements.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to approved recipes, portion sizes, quality standards, and presentation requirements.
• Maintain consistency in taste, food quality, and food presentation across all catering orders.
• Develop new menus, festive menus, and dishes suitable for catering and event requirements.
• Conduct weekly stock checks and monitor ingredient usage, inventory levels, and food wastage.
• Prepare and review weekly food wastage reports and implement measures to minimize losses.
• Manage ingredient purchasing and coordinate with suppliers to ensure sufficient stock is available on time.
• Ensure the correct quantity and quality of ingredients are ordered according to production requirements.
• Monitor food costs, portion control, and kitchen expenses to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure all kitchen staff follow company recipes, SOPs, food hygiene, and safety requirements.
• Maintain proper cleanliness, organization, and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure all catering orders are completed accurately and delivered according to the required schedule.
• Train, guide, and develop kitchen staff to maintain performance and operational standards.
• Coordinate with Management and other departments to ensure smooth catering and event operations.
• Ensure compliance with Halal requirements and applicable food safety standards.
• Perform other kitchen management duties assigned by Management.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Cost control

Kitchen management

Food hygiene

Communication

Education

Culinary qualifications or professional training

Job description

Damoora Catering & Event is a growing premium catering and event company, providing Halal-ingredients and exceptional event experiences for our clients.

Operating from our dedicated central kitchen, we are committed to delivering quality food, consistent taste, and professional catering services.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, oversee daily operations, and ensure every catering order meets our standards of quality, consistency, and excellence.

YOUR ROLE

As our Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for managing kitchen operations, catering production, food quality, kitchen staff, and inventory management.

You will play a key role in developing our menus, improving kitchen efficiency, and ensuring our catering operations run smoothly from preparation to delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee daily kitchen operations, central kitchen production, and on-site event kitchen activities when required.

Lead, manage, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and production.

Plan and coordinate kitchen schedules according to catering orders and event requirements.

Ensure all food is prepared according to approved recipes, portion sizes, quality standards, and presentation requirements.

Maintain consistency in taste, food quality, and food presentation across all catering orders.

Develop new menus, festive menus, and dishes suitable for catering and event requirements.

Conduct weekly stock checks and monitor ingredient usage, inventory levels, and food wastage.

Prepare and review weekly food wastage reports and implement measures to minimize losses.

Manage ingredient purchasing and coordinate with suppliers to ensure sufficient stock is available on time.

Ensure the correct quantity and quality of ingredients are ordered according to production requirements.

Monitor food costs, portion control, and kitchen expenses to improve operational efficiency.

Ensure all kitchen staff follow company recipes, SOPs, food hygiene, and safety requirements.

Maintain proper cleanliness, organization, and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen.

Ensure all catering orders are completed accurately and delivered according to the required schedule.

Train, guide, and develop kitchen staff to maintain performance and operational standards.

Coordinate with Management and other departments to ensure smooth catering and event operations.

Ensure compliance with Halal requirements and applicable food safety standards.

Perform other kitchen management duties assigned by Management.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 3-5 years of working experience in the culinary or kitchen industry.

Previous experience as a Head Chef, Senior Chef, or Kitchen Supervisor with leadership responsibilities.

Experience in catering, banquet, central kitchen, or large-scale food production is highly preferred.

Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, menu planning, and kitchen management.

Experience managing kitchen staff, inventory, food costs, and production schedules.

Knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and Halal kitchen requirements.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Able to manage multiple catering orders and meet tight production deadlines.

Detail-oriented, organized, responsible, and able to work independently.

Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, and public holidays according to catering and event schedules.

Culinary qualifications or relevant professional training will be an advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Opportunity to lead and develop a growing catering kitchen.

Career development and leadership opportunities.

Exposure to premium catering, large-scale production, and event operations.

Work with a dedicated team in a growing company.

Supportive and professional working environment.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a hands-on and responsible Head Chef who takes pride in food quality, kitchen discipline, and team performance.

You should be someone who understands that successful catering requires more than cooking, it requires planning, consistency, cost control, leadership, and delivering every order on time.

If you are passionate about food, confident in managing kitchen operations, and ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we would love to hear from you!