Cantonese Cuisine Chef Manager
1 month ago
£31000–£39000 yearly
Full-time
Southampton
Duties of the post: • Lead and manage all kitchen operations ensuring the highest quality of culinary standards.
• Develop and innovate recipes and menu items keeping in line with traditional Cantonese cuisine while introducing contemporary enhancements.
• Oversee food preparation, presentation, and kitchen staff to ensure a delightful dining experience for every guest.
• Manage kitchen staff recruitment, training, and development.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage inventory and procurement of ingredients.
• Work closely with the management team to align kitchen operations with business objectives.
• Foster a collaborative, efficient, and creative kitchen environment.
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Salary: £31000 to 39000 per year depending on experience Skill, experience and qualifications:
• Proven experience as a Chef with a specialised background in Cantonese cuisine, minimum of 5 years required
• Strong leadership skills with at least 3 years in a managerial role within a culinary environment.
• Enthusiasm for exploring Cantonese cuision cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavours, particularly in the context of Dim Sum preparation
• Ability to deliver fresh food to the highest standards
• Culturally aware and team oriented
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, maintaining composure under pressure
• A creative culinary mind with the ability to push the boundaries of traditional Cantonese cuisine
• Experience in menu costing and kitchen budget management
