Chef (งานกระทะ ครัวจีน)

About the role

Head Chef position managing wok station (Chinese cuisine) at a Cantonese restaurant. You will oversee all kitchen operations, manage kitchen staff of over 20 people, and report directly to the Executive Chef.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and control all work within the kitchen
• Resolve problems quickly and efficiently
• Create and continuously develop standards for the Chinese kitchen
• Manage kitchen staff to work with maximum efficiency, including cost control, recipes, ingredient preparation, and food preparation
• Provide guidance and support to Section Head Chefs to work efficiently, reduce costs, and increase profits consistently
• Invent, develop, and propose new menu concepts to stimulate sales
• Conduct monthly stock checks
• Inspect and evaluate work of each section, including ingredient storage, plating, quality, cleanliness, and food safety before leaving the kitchen
• Manage orientation and training of new staff
• Ensure staff comply with company rules and regulations

About you

• Minimum 8 years of experience managing Chinese kitchen (wok station)
• Continuous development of cooking skills and techniques
• Experience cooking complex dishes in large quantities under time constraints
• Interest in Asian cuisine and food trends with focus on quality, cleanliness, cost control, and plating
• Knowledge of food hygiene and sanitation standards in restaurants
• Able to use computers
• Strong communication and leadership skills for training and developing subordinates

Benefits

• Service charge (not guaranteed minimum)
• During 3-month training period
• Commission if sales targets are met (after training period)
• Social security
• 3 uniforms per year
• 6 days annual leave (after 1 year of employment)
• 13 public holidays per year
• Annual salary adjustment
• 2,000 THB monthly travel allowance during training period

About us

Canton Paradise is a Cantonese restaurant currently operating 2 branches (CentralWorld and Central Pinklao) and planning to open a third branch at Seacon Square Srinagarindra in mid-December. The franchise owner is based in Singapore.