Head Chef - Lead Innovative Menus & Kitchen Team

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

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,