Head Chef / Culinary Partner (Profit Share + Growth Opportunity)

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced Head Chef / Culinary Partner to lead the culinary transition of a prime-location café in Klang Valley, with full creative freedom over menu development and kitchen operations.

You will work directly with the owner, enjoying growth opportunities and profit-sharing while building something of your own, without upfront capital requirements. The role demands leadership, strategic cost management, and a drive to elevate café dining standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kitchen experience in a high-volume café.
• 1–2 years in a leadership role (Sous Chef / Head Chef).
• Strong understanding of food costing, kitchen P&L, stock control, and wastage management.
• Proven track record of menu development and culinary presentation for modern café dining.
• Valid food handler certification and typhoid vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a high-margin, visually appealing, scalable modern café menu.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, inventory control, ordering, supplier negotiations, and waste management.
• Maintain a strict target food cost percentage (below 30–32%).
• Recruit, train, and manage line cooks and kitchen staff with high hygiene, speed, and discipline.
• Ensure high presentation standards and fast ticket times during peak hours.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food costing

P&L understanding

Supplier negotiations

High-volume kitchen

Job description

Head Chef / Culinary Partner (Profit Share + Growth Opportunity)

We are seeking an experienced, business-minded Head Chef / Culinary Partner to lead the culinary transition of a prime-location café in the Klang Valley. You will have full creative freedom over menu development, kitchen operations, and quality control, working directly alongside the owner. This role is tailored for someone who wants to build something of their own without having to front the initial capital setup.

Key responsibilities

Design and execute a high-margin, visually appealing, and scalable modern café/bistro menu

Oversee daily kitchen operations, inventory control, ordering, supplier negotiations, and waste management

Maintain a strict target food cost percentage (below 30–32%) without compromising quality or portion consistency

Recruit, train, and manage line cooks and kitchen staff, maintaining high standards of hygiene, speed, and discipline

Ensure high presentation standards and fast ticket times during peak meal hours

About you

Minimum 3–5 years of kitchen experience in a high-volume café, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership role (Sous Chef / Head Chef)

Strong understanding of food costing, kitchen P&L, stock control, and wastage management

Proven track record of menu development and culinary presentation suitable for modern café dining

Valid food handler certification and typhoid vaccination

Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, and possess an entrepreneurial mindset