Commis Chef/ CDP/ Sous Chef

EMPIRE FINE CHINESE CUISINE PTE. LTD.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fine Chinese cuisine restaurant in Town of Islip is seeking a Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure food quality. The ideal candidate has experience in Chinese cuisine and strong leadership skills to maintain high culinary standards.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience as a Chef specializing in Chinese cuisine.
• Passionate individual with leadership qualities.
• Ability to establish effective standards for food production.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and training the kitchen crew.
• Planning work schedules for kitchen staff.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Presentation

Inventory Management

Food Hygiene Compliance

Job description

The incumbent will be reporting to the Head Chef and assisting in the management and supervision of the kitchen operations, designing and planning the menu, controlling inventory, and managing food costs.

Responsibilities depending on level and position:

• Supervising, training, and mentoring the kitchen crew (Sous Chef)
• Planning the work schedule for the kitchen crew (Sous Chef)
• Maintaining and enforcing operational health and safety standards and food hygiene regulations
• Ensuring all food items are prepared according to standard recipes and controlling food portions to minimize waste
• Ensuring proper use and maintenance of all kitchen equipment
• Maintaining adequate supplies of food, storage containers, and packaging materials
• Managing proper ordering and receiving of supplies according to standard operating procedures
• Ensuring the quality, taste, and presentation of food meet the established standards

Requirements:

• At least 1-5 years of experience as a Chef specializing in Chinese cuisine (depending on the position)
• A passionate individual with leadership qualities in food creation
• Ability to establish effective standards for food production and presentation
• Preferably experienced in managing food stock, purchasing, tracking expenses, and budgeting