Head Chef / Assistant Head Chef

Agensi Pekerjaan Kainan Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch and dinner provided

Career development opportunities

Pre-employment training

Supportive team environment

Incentives & commissions

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan Kainan Sdn Bhd is seeking a Kitchen Manager for a premium hot pot brand located at Jalan P. Ramlee, KLCC. The candidate will oversee kitchen operations, production, and safety while leading a team during peak dining hours.

Requirements include experience in kitchen management, familiarity with food safety and cost control, and a minimum SPM qualification or equivalent. The role offers a 3-shift schedule and four rest days per month.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management within hot pot restaurants, Sichuan or Chongqing-style restaurants, or restaurant chains.
• Familiar with kitchen production procedures, food safety requirements, and cost control.
• Strong team management skills with a responsible attitude and good execution abilities.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, particularly during peak dining hours.
• Candidates with relevant F&B experience are preferred.
• Minimum SPM qualification or equivalent with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall kitchen production, kitchen staff management, and food safety compliance.
• Coordinate food preparation, serving efficiency, dish quality standards, and kitchen hygiene.
• Manage the kitchen team, including task allocation, staff training, and daily supervision.
• Control ingredient wastage and assist in improving cost efficiency and food preparation procedures.
• Coordinate with the outlet operations team to ensure smooth and consistent food service during peak hours.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Cost control

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Education

SPM qualification or equivalent

Job description

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Experience in kitchen management within hot pot restaurants, Sichuan or Chongqing-style restaurants, or restaurant chains is preferred.

Familiar with kitchen production procedures, food safety requirements, and cost control.

Strong team management skills with a responsible attitude and good execution abilities.

Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, particularly during peak dining hours.

Candidates with relevant F&B; experience are preferred.

Minimum SPM qualification or equivalent with relevant experience.

Expected Start Date: Within 1 month

Working Hours: 3-shift work system with 4 rest days per month

Requirement

• Experience in kitchen management within hot pot restaurants, Sichuan or Chongqing-style restaurants, or restaurant chains is preferred.

• Familiar with kitchen production procedures, food safety requirements, and cost control.

• Strong team management skills with a responsible attitude and good execution abilities.

• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, particularly during peak dining hours.

• Candidates with relevant F&B; experience are preferred.

• Minimum SPM qualification or equivalent with relevant experience.

• Expected Start Date: Within 1 month

• Location: Jalan P. Ramlee, KLCC

• Working Hours: 3-shift work system with 4 rest days per month

Responsibility

• Oversee overall kitchen production, kitchen staff management, and food safety compliance.

• Coordinate food preparation, serving efficiency, dish quality standards, and kitchen hygiene.

• Manage the kitchen team, including task allocation, staff training, and daily supervision.

• Control ingredient wastage and assist in improving cost efficiency and food preparation procedures.

• Coordinate with the outlet operations team to ensure smooth and consistent food service during peak hours.

Benefits

• Lunch and dinner provided, including complimentary staff meals
• Excellent career development opportunities within a premium hot pot brand, particularly for management positions
• Pre-employment training and a structured career advancement programme
• Supportive team environment with plenty of opportunities for professional growth
• Basic salary plus performance incentives and commission

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