Dim Sum Head Chef

MANSION 7 PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Singapore seeks an experienced Dim Sum Head Chef to develop and oversee dim sum menus, manage kitchen operations, and lead a team of chefs. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of Cantonese cuisine experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of Michelin standards. Join us to innovate and elevate our dim sum offerings while ensuring top quality and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Birthday leave

Wedding and child birth cash gift

Duty meal per shift

Performance bonus and rewards

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Cantonese cuisine.
• Experience with Michelin standards.
• Proven track record in kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine dim sum menus.
• Supervise kitchen staff and manage inventory.
• Ensure quality control of dishes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Cantonese cuisine expertise

Menu Creation

Job description

Overview

Dim Sum Head Chef specializes in the art and intricacies of dim sum, a Cantonese cuisine known for its small, bite-sized dishes often served in bamboo baskets. This role requires mastery in traditional techniques, creativity in modern adaptations, and strong leadership to oversee the kitchen and manage a team of chefs.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Menu Creation: Develop and refine dim sum menus, including traditional and modern dishes.
2. Kitchen management: Supervise and coordinate dim sum kitchen staff, inventory management and ordering supplies.
3. Quality control: Ensure consistency and quality in dim sum preparation, presentation, and flavour.
4. Ingredient sourcing: Select and procure high-quality ingredients, maintaining relationships with suppliers.
5. Team leadership: Lead and motivate dim sum kitchen staff, promoting a positive and efficient work environment. Train and development of junior chefs.
6. Innovation: Stay up-to-date with culinary trends and incorporate new ideas into dim sum menus. Collaborating with food critics and media representatives.
7. Cost control: Manage dim sum kitchen expenses, optimizing ingredient usage and minimizing waste.
8. Customer satisfaction: Ensure dim sum dishes meet customer expectations and preferences.
9. Collaboration: Work with other chefs, restaurant staff, and management to maintain a cohesive and successful restaurant operation.
10. Authenticity: Maintain the integrity of traditional Cantonese dim sum while innovating and adapting to changing tastes and trends.
11. Creating new revenue sources for the restaurant in a creative manner.
12. Improving the overall kitchen-service relationship and streamlining processes in order to improve customer experience.

Requirements

1. 10+ years of experience in Cantonese cuisine, leadership skills, and attention to detail to deliver high-quality dishes and maintain a successful kitchen operation.
2. Responsible for the process of preparing food, ensuring that the servings are of high quality, approving dishes before they get to the customer.
3. Supervising subordinates, inventory management and ordering supplies, staff management and attendance records, hiring and training kitchen staff, complying with sanitation regulations as well as participate in culinary competitions and events.
4. Staying up-to-date with culinary trends and techniques to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
5. Have knowledge and experience of Michelin guide.

Employment Benefits

1. Birthday leave.
2. Wedding and child birth cash gift.
3. Duty meal per shift.
4. Matrimonial, childcare, paternity, maternity, compassionate leave as per MOM guidelines.
5. Performance bonus and rewards.