Chinese Cuisine Chef

Compass Group USA; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Miami, FL is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine, Chinese Cuisine to lead the development, preparation, and execution of an elevated Chinese culinary program. This role serves as the culinary expert for all Chinese menu offerings, bringing authentic regional knowledge, refined presentation, and the ability to produce at both fine-dining quality and high-volume production.

The ideal candidate will mentor a culinary team, collaborate with leadership on seasonal menus,

Qualifications

• Experience leading Chinese fine-dining operations.
• Strong knowledge of Cantonese and Hong Kong-style dishes.
• Ability to scale recipes while maintaining authenticity.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Chinese menu production, ensuring authenticity and quality.
• Prepare and execute restaurant-quality Chinese cuisine in a high-volume production environment with elevated presentation.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to develop seasonal menus and signature dishes.
• Preserve traditional Chinese techniques while adapting recipes for scale.
• Oversee wok cookery, braising, roasting, steaming, stocks, sauces, and regional specialties.
• Train and mentor culinary team members in authentic Chinese cooking methods.
• Maintain excellence in food presentation, taste, texture, and guest experience.
• Assist with inventory management, purchasing, production planning, and food cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Stay current on culinary trends while honoring Chinese heritage.

Skills

Chinese cuisine expertise

Wok cooking

Menu development

Leadership & training

Food cost controls

Education

ServSafe certification preferred

Job description

Restaurant Associates is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine, Chinese Cuisine to lead the development, preparation, and execution of an elevated Chinese culinary program in Miami, FL.

This role serves as the culinary expert for all Chinese menu offerings, bringing deep knowledge of authentic Chinese cuisine, regional specialties, and refined presentation standards.

Working from a state-of-the-art production kitchen, you will create restaurant-quality Chinese cuisine that is distributed to a corporate dining location. Success in this role requires the ability to maintain fine-dining standards while producing at scale, delivering exceptional quality, consistency, and authenticity in every dish.

Ideal backgrounds include Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or Senior Chinese Chef experience within fine-dining Chinese restaurants, luxury hotels, or upscale hospitality environments.

We are especially interested in chefs with expertise in Cantonese and Hong Kong-style cuisine, while experience with Sichuan, Hunan, Northern Chinese, and other regional specialties is also valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Chinese menu production, ensuring authenticity, consistency, and exceptional culinary quality.
• Prepare and execute restaurant-quality Chinese cuisine in a high-volume production environment while maintaining elevated presentation standards.
• Partner with culinary leadership to develop seasonal menus, signature dishes, and innovative Chinese culinary offerings.
• Preserve traditional Chinese cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and preparation methods while adapting recipes for larger-scale production.
• Oversee specialized culinary techniques, including wok cookery, braising, roasting, steaming, stock preparation, soup making, sauce development, and regional Chinese specialties.
• Train, mentor, and support culinary team members in authentic Chinese cooking methods and quality standards.
• Maintain excellence in food presentation, taste, texture, and overall guest experience.
• Assist with inventory management, purchasing, production planning, and food cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.
• Stay current on culinary trends while honoring the traditions and heritage of Chinese cuisine.

What We're Looking For

• Experience preparing authentic Chinese cuisine in fine-dining restaurants, luxury hotels, premium catering, or upscale culinary operations.
• Strong knowledge of regional Chinese cuisines, particularly Cantonese and Hong Kong-style cooking.
• Advanced skills in wok cooking, sauce development, braising, roasting, steaming, dim sum, soup preparation, seafood cookery, and traditional Chinese culinary techniques.
• Ability to deliver restaurant-quality food in a high-volume environment without compromising authenticity, flavor, or presentation.
• Experience contributing to menu development and culinary innovation.
• Ability to guide and develop culinary team members while fostering a collaborative kitchen culture.
• Understanding of food cost management, inventory control, and kitchen operations.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates At Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Life Insurance/ AD.
• Disability Insurance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state).
• Associate Shopping Program.
• Health and Wellness Programs.
• Discount Marketplace.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Personal Leave.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.