Job description for Head Chef Chinese Restaurant at CORNER HOUSE GROUP
Requirements for Head Chef – Chinese Restaurant
For the position of Head Chef at a Chinese restaurant, candidates must have strong Chinese cooking skills, proven experience in leading a kitchen team, and the ability to manage kitchen operations and control costs.
1. Main Qualifications
- Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Chinese cuisine, with prior experience as a Head Chef
- Education: Minimum high school/vocational school graduate in Culinary Arts or a Diploma in Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management. Formal education requirements may be adjusted according to company standards.
- Cooking Skills: Proficient in authentic Chinese cooking techniques.
- Specializations: Cantonese cuisine, Szechuan cuisine, Chinese seafood, dim sum, wok cooking, and banquet operations.
- Leadership: Ability to lead, train, supervise, and evaluate the kitchen team.
- Menu Development: Ability to create new menus, develop standard recipes, and maintain consistent food quality and taste.
- Cost Control: Knowledge of food costing, food cost percentage, inventory management, purchasing, and food waste control.
- Food Safety: Knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen sanitation, food storage, FIFO (First In, First Out), and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
- Language Skills: English proficiency is an advantage, particularly for international restaurants or hotels.
- Work Attitude: Disciplined, responsible, creative, able to work under pressure, and committed to maintaining high standards of food quality.
