Head Chef

Job Title

Head Chef

Occupation

HEAD CHEF

Job Description & Requirements

We are looking for an experienced

Senior Chef specialising in Shaanxi cuisine

to join our restaurant team. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on cooking skills, a good understanding of traditional Shaanxi flavours, and the ability to develop new dishes while maintaining food quality and controlling costs.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare authentic

Shaanxi-style dishes

, especially

Biang Biang Noodles

and

Lamb Paomo (羊肉泡馍)

.

Handle daily kitchen preparation, including meat, vegetables, noodles, soup bases, spices, and other ingredients.

Prepare and standardise

sauces, seasonings, marinades, and soup bases

to ensure consistent taste and quality.

Prepare a variety of

Chinese cold dishes and appetisers (凉菜)

.

Prepare and cook

Chinese-style grilled skewers (烤串)

, including marinating, seasoning, and grilling.

Maintain consistent food quality, portion sizes, presentation, and hygiene standards.

Develop and test

new dishes and menu items

according to customer preferences and restaurant requirements.

Monitor ingredient usage, reduce food wastage, and assist with

food cost and portion control

.

Assist with inventory management, stock planning, and kitchen purchasing requirements.

Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, service staff, and management to ensure smooth daily operations.

Train and guide junior kitchen staff on food preparation, cooking techniques, recipes, and kitchen procedures.

Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and proper kitchen organisation at all times.

Requirements

Proven experience in

Shaanxi cuisine or Northwestern Chinese cuisine

.

Strong skills in preparing

Biang Biang Noodles, Lamb Paomo, cold dishes, sauces, and grilled skewers

.

Good knowledge of ingredient preparation, seasoning, and traditional Chinese cooking techniques.

Ability to independently manage food preparation and cooking during busy service periods.

Strong awareness of

food costing, portion control, and waste reduction

.

Ability to develop and introduce new dishes.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsible, organised, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.