Junior Cook with The Optimist

We’re now looking for an energetic Junior Cook to join The Optimist, our iconic, Barcelona-inspired Northern Spanish grill on Hennessy Road.

You will be responsible for setting up the kitchen and supporting the senior chefs during service. You will work across the hot, cold and tapas production sections, assembling dishes to our high standards in a timely fashion.

Fast track your career progression, join an internationally diverse work environment, learn about incredible dishes, and be a champion of exceptional guest experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Setting up work sections
• Preparing hot and cold dishes
• Supporting your colleagues when needed
• Adhering to health and hygiene procedures
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness according to standard at all times

Requirements

• At least 1 year experience in kitchen
• Possess a genuine interest in cooking
• Positive attitude with a teamwork mindset
• Sense of responsibility within your role
• Fluency in English is a must, other languages are advantageous
• Embodies our behavioural values – Teamwork, Be Nice, Commitment, and Positivity

Benefits

• 50% discount at all our restaurants
• Guaranteed incentive bonus – the teams make our venues successful and are rewarded in line with its performance
• Cash and credit card tips
• Medical insurance
• Birthday gift certificate
• Referral bonus

Discover more about your next adventure: https://theoptimist.hk/our-philosophy/