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Sous Chef (Chinese)

Shangri-la Hotels and Resorts Group

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Join a premier deluxe hotel in Kuala Lumpur, seeking a dynamic Kitchen Operations Manager. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, leading a team, and ensuring food quality and safety. Ideal candidates have extensive culinary experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of culinary experience in high-end hotels or specialty Chinese restaurants.
  • Strong background in authentic Chinese cuisine and culinary techniques.
  • Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations for Shang Palace.
  • Lead and train the culinary team.
  • Monitor food cost and ensure compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills
Leadership
Customer Satisfaction
Food Safety Standards
Cost Control

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent Professional Training

Job description

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts began in 1971 with our first deluxe hotel in Singapore. Today, the group comprises over 102 deluxe hotels and resorts in key cities in Asia Pacific, North America, Europe and the Middle East.

Based in Hong Kong, we are expanding globally with developments under way throughout Asia, the Middle East and Africa. With our extensive footprint in Asia and in key cities worldwide, we offer global exposure, exciting career prospects and opportunities in hospitality, F&B, real estate, technology, marketing, design, business development, finance, project management, and many other areas.

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur is perfectly situated in the heart of the city, to explore and discover well-known attractions and activities that Kuala Lumpur has to offer.

As a premier deluxe hotel with a proud tradition in providing gracious Malaysian hospitality to the world, we are inviting dynamic individuals to join one of the region's most exclusive city hotel.

We are in search of energetic, vibrant and multi-skilled individuals who are able to meet the ever-changing challenges and contribute towards the success of the hotel.

It takes a very special kind of person to work at Shangri-La. Someone with an eye for detail and the skills to perform. Someone with an attitude to deliver and a passion to delight.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations for Shang Palace, ensuring food quality, consistency, and hygiene standards.
  • Lead and train the culinary team, fostering skill development and high performance.
  • Support menu planning and creation in alignment with guest preferences and business needs.
  • Monitor food cost, inventory, and waste to optimize kitchen efficiency.
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety (HACCP), health, halal, and hygiene regulations.
  • Work closely with the Executive Chinese Chef and collaborate with other departments for smooth service delivery.
  • Engage with guests and handle feedback to maintain excellent customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 8 years of culinary experience in high-end hotels or specialty Chinese restaurants.
  • Strong background in authentic Chinese cuisine and culinary techniques.
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor, and motivate a team.
  • Excellent understanding of kitchen operations, food safety standards, and cost control.
  • Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.
  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred.
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