Job Description:
Position Title: Chef specializing in Vietnamese Cuisine
Summary:
As a chef specializing in Vietnamese cuisine, you will play a pivotal role in creating and executing authentic Vietnamese dishes that showcase the rich flavors and culinary traditions of Vietnam. You will be responsible for menu development, food preparation, cooking, and ensuring the highest standards of taste, presentation, and quality in all dishes served.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Menu Development: Develop creative and authentic Vietnamese menus that feature a diverse array of traditional dishes, including pho, banh mi, spring rolls, and stir-fries, while incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative twists.
2. Food Preparation: Supervise and participate in food preparation activities, including ingredient selection, chopping, marinating, and cooking, ensuring that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of taste and presentation.
3. Cooking: Execute Vietnamese cooking techniques with precision and creativity, including stir-frying, steaming, and grilling, to achieve authentic flavors and textures in each dish.
4. Kitchen Management: Manage kitchen staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling, to ensure smooth operation and adherence to quality standards during busy service periods.
5. Quality Control: Maintain strict quality control measures to ensure consistency in taste, portion sizes, and presentation of Vietnamese dishes. Monitor food storage, inventory levels, and wastage to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.
6. Food Safety and Hygiene: Enforce strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation practices, to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
7. Collaboration: Collaborate with restaurant management, servers, and other kitchen staff to coordinate orders, maintain communication, and uphold a cohesive team environment focused on delivering exceptional Vietnamese dining experiences.
Requirements:
1. Culinary Education: A degree or diploma in culinary arts or a related field is preferred, with specialized training or experience in Vietnamese cuisine.
2. Culinary Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in Vietnamese cooking techniques, including familiarity with traditional ingredients, flavors, and cooking methods.
3. Experience: Previous experience working as a chef specializing in Vietnamese cuisine, with a proven track record of culinary excellence and creativity in menu development.
4. Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire kitchen staff to achieve high performance standards and work collaboratively as a team.
5. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining quality and consistency in all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
6. Time Management: Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
7. Adaptability: Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required, with the ability to adapt to changing demands and busy service periods.
8. Communication: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with kitchen staff, management, and other team members.
Please call or text Mr Ng @ 81124489
