Chinese Chef

THAI VILLAGE RESTAURANT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Village Restaurant Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Chinese Chef to plan and prepare authentic, refined and innovative Chinese dishes, specialising in premium Chinese cuisine.

You will ensure taste, texture, aroma, and presentation, develop recipes and plating standards, and contribute ideas for premium menus and festive promotions to enhance the dining experience. The role demands 5–8 years in premium settings and the ability to work under pressure in a luxury dining

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience as a Chinese Chef in premium or fine-dining settings.
• Proven record in premium and high-end Chinese cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of Chinese culinary techniques.
• Experience with premium ingredients and high-value seafood, meat and dried seafood.
• Excellent plating and portion-control skills.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-end dining environment.
• Excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare authentic, refined and innovative Chinese dishes.
• Specialise in premium and high-end Chinese cuisine with traditional and contemporary techniques.
• Ensure excellent taste, texture, aroma, presentation and consistency of all dishes.
• Develop and maintain recipes, cooking methods, plating standards and portion specifications.
• Recommend new premium ingredients and dishes to enhance dining experience.
• Monitor food costs, portion sizes and ingredient usage.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain proper food storage, temperature control and handling procedures.
• Contribute ideas for premium dishes, set menus, festive promotions and special dining experiences that can support restaurant sales.

Skills

Chinese cuisine expertise

Team leadership

Plating presentation

Food safety and hygiene

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare authentic, refined and innovative Chinese dishes.
• Specialise in premium and high-end Chinese cuisine, with strong knowledge of traditional and contemporary cooking techniques.
• Ensure excellent taste, texture, aroma, presentation and consistency of all dishes.
• Develop and maintain recipes, cooking methods, plating standards and portion specifications.
• Recommend new premium ingredients and dishes that can enhance the restaurant's dining experience.
• Monitor food costs, portion sizes and ingredient usage.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain proper food storage, temperature control and handling procedures.
• Contribute ideas for premium dishes, set menus, festive promotions and special dining experiences that can support restaurant sales.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 - 8 years of relevant experience as a Chinese Chef, preferably in a premium Chinese restaurant, luxury hotel or fine-dining establishment.
• Proven experience in premium and high-end Chinese cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of Chinese culinary techniques.
• Experience working with premium ingredients and high-value seafood, meat and dried seafood products.
• Excellent presentation, plating and portion-control skills.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-end dining environment.
• Excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills.