Head Chef

Ceylonese Restaurant (M) Sdn Bhd; Kuching; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceylonese Restaurant (M) Sdn Bhd in Kuching, Malaysia is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, design innovative menus, and ensure meals meet the highest standards. You will manage a kitchen team, control costs, order ingredients, train staff, and maintain cleanliness and safety while collaborating with management to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a similar role, a culinary degree, and strong leadership skills to thrive in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as Head Chef or in a similar role.
• Culinary degree or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and budgeting experience.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement innovative, exciting menus that are on-trend.
• Oversee kitchen staff and ensure highest standard of food preparation.
• Train and develop the kitchen team to maximize performance.
• Manage kitchen budget and keep costs within constraints.
• Order ingredients and ensure timely, efficient food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygienic standards at all times.
• Maintain inventory and ensure kitchen equipment is well-maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Budget management

Team training

Culinary excellence

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

This is a Head Chef position responsible for leading kitchen operations, creating innovative menus, and managing a kitchen team to deliver food prepared to the highest standard.

Key responsibilities

• Create and implement menus that are innovative, exciting, and on-trend
• Oversee the kitchen staff and ensure that all food is prepared and cooked to the highest standard
• Train and develop the kitchen team to ensure they are all performing to their full potential
• Manage the kitchen budget and ensure that all costs are kept within budgetary constraints
• Order ingredients and ensure that all food is prepared in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure that the kitchen is kept clean and hygienic at all times
• Maintain inventory levels and ensure that all kitchen equipment is well-maintained and in good working order
• Collaborate with the restaurant management team to ensure that the restaurant is running smoothly and that all guests are satisfied
• Manage the kitchen schedule to ensure that there is sufficient coverage at all times
• Ensure that all kitchen staff are following safety and sanitation guidelines

About you

• At least 5 years of experience as a Head Chef or in a similar role
• Culinary degree or equivalent
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of culinary trends
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage a budget and keep costs within budgetary constraints
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time