Job Description
• Oversee the daily kitchen operations of a brand
• Maintain the highest quality and consistency of all food products by ensuring stringent compliance to food safety and food quality control standards
• Ensure proper maintenance of the kitchen within each outlet
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team with new launches, promotions, branding, and labeling of concepts and products
• Review sales and food costs daily to monitor actual financial results and take corrective action as necessary to ensure that financial goals are met
• Plan, direct and coordinate future outlet openings
• Manage, supervise and groom a team of chief chef, section head and kitchen staff to ensure maximum utilization of manpower allocated
• Actively involved in hiring process by identifying and selecting candidates for kitchen positions
• Actively involved in staff counselling and propose to management on course of disciplinary action, including but not limited to, termination of employment
• Drive culinary excellence by being a champion for food quality and consistency
• Develop standard recipes and SOPs for food preparation and presentation
• Actively involved in menu development and establishing menu prices
• Understand current and emerging culinary trends as well as consumer needs and behaviors
• Ensure that all activities conform to HACCP & 5S guidelines
• Any other jobs or duties assigned by the Director of Kitchen Operations from time to time
(Proficient in English & Mandarin language is preferred)
Job Requirements
- At least 6 years of relevant experience in Chinese cuisine
- Experience in managing staff
- Specialize in Chinese cuisine and in-depth knowledge in nutritional cooking
- Execellent time management and able to multi-task
- Good leadership and organizational skills
