Chinese Head Chef Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel (Pre Opening Team)
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Job Location:
Kota Kinabalu - Malaysia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a talented and experienced Chinese Head Chef to lead our culinary team at Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel. As the Chinese Head Chef you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our Chinese kitchen operations creating innovative menus and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
- Develop and implement new Chinese menu items incorporating local Malaysian ingredients and flavors when appropriate
- Lead and mentor a team of kitchen staff fostering a positive and productive work environment
- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards in all kitchen operations
- Manage kitchen inventory costs and budgets to maintain profitability
- Collaborate with the management team to enhance overall dining experiences
- Oversee food preparation plating and quality control for all Chinese dishes
- Stay updated on culinary trends and incorporate innovative techniques into menu offerings
- Participate in staff recruitment training and performance evaluations
- Maintain relationships with local suppliers to source high-quality ingredients
Qualifications :
- Proven experience of 5-7 years as a Chinese chef with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role
- Expert knowledge of Chinese cuisine cooking techniques and culinary traditions
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Proficiency in menu planning cost control and inventory management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced high-pressure environment
- Culinary degree or diploma preferred
- Current food safety certification
- Familiarity with Malaysian cuisine and local ingredients is a plus
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Mandarin or Cantonese is advantageous
- Demonstrated creativity and ability to innovate in Chinese cuisine
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Industry
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
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