HEAD CHEF

VTAS MANAGEMENT SDN BHD; Kuching; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VTAS MANAGEMENT SDN BHD is seeking a Head Chef to lead and supervise daily kitchen operations in a Chinese restaurant. You will plan and coordinate food preparation, ensure quality, and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.

The role requires strict adherence to SOPs, recipe standards, and effective cost control. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of relevant kitchen experience, with Chinese restaurant background preferred, and strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of relevant kitchen/restaurant experience.
• Head Chef / Senior Chef experience is an advantage.
• Chinese restaurant experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations and food hygiene.
• Good leadership and team management skills, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and make appropriate decisions.
• Responsible, disciplined, hardworking and positive in attitude.
• Able to Speak & Write in Chinese.
• Able to work on shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Willing to learn and strictly follow company SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the daily kitchen operations.
• Plan and coordinate food preparation and cooking activities.
• Ensure all dishes meet the required quality, taste, portion and presentation standards.
• Ensure strict compliance with company recipes, kitchen SOPs and food safety requirements.
• Monitor food cost, portion control, wastage and ingredient usage.
• Manage kitchen stock, ordering and proper storage of ingredients.
• Train, guide and monitor kitchen staff performance.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen production quality, cleanliness, hygiene and food handling.
• Ensure food preparation and orders are completed on time, especially during peak hours.
• Identify kitchen issues and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Assist in menu improvement, recipe development and kitchen process improvements.
• Conduct regular checks on ingredients, equipment and kitchen conditions.
• Prepare and submit kitchen-related reports when required.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities assigned by Management

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Independent decision making

Discipline

Willingness to learn

Chinese language (speaking/writing)

Job description

• Lead and supervise the daily kitchen operations
• Plan and coordinate food preparation and cooking activities
• Ensure all dishes meet the required quality, taste, portion and presentation standards
• Ensure strict compliance with company recipes, kitchen SOPs and food safety requirements
• Monitor food cost, portion control, wastage and ingredient usage
• Manage kitchen stock, ordering and proper storage of ingredients
• Train, guide and monitor kitchen staff performance
• Maintain high standards of kitchen production quality, cleanliness, hygiene and food handling
• Ensure food preparation and orders are completed on time, especially during peak hours
• Identify kitchen issues and implement appropriate corrective actions
• Assist in menu improvement, recipe development and kitchen process improvements
• Conduct regular checks on ingredients, equipment and kitchen conditions
• Prepare and submit kitchen-related reports when required
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities assigned by Management

• At least 3–5 years of relevant kitchen/restaurant experience
• Previous Head Chef / Senior Chef experience is an advantage
• Chinese restaurant experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations and food hygiene
• Good leadership and team management skills, communication and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and make appropriate decisions
• Responsible, disciplined, hardworking and positive in attitude
• Able to Speak & Write in Chinese
• Able to work on shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Willing to learn and strictly follow company SOPs