£39000–£45000 yearly
Full-time
Cuffley
Main Responsibilities: - Assist with menu development: Contribute to the creation of menus that incorporate seasonal ingredients and customer preferences, with a focus on Asian cuisine. - Prepare traditional Chinese dim sum: Master the preparation of authentic Chinese dim sum, ensuring high quality and flavour. - Supervise and train kitchen staff: Train team members, ensuring that food preparation meets company standards, and oversee their performance. - Assist with ingredient procurement: Help procure high-quality ingredients according to company guidelines, ensuring freshness and quality of dishes. - Control costs: Effectively manage controllable costs and reduce food waste to maintain budget control. - Customer service: Provide outstanding customer service through our exclusive service programmes, enhancing customer satisfaction. - Food safety regulations: Strictly adhere to all relevant food safety regulations, ensuring that kitchen operations meet the required standards. - Kitchen management: Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, ensuring smooth workflow and operations. - Stay updated with industry trends: Keep up with the latest trends in the culinary industry, integrating new techniques into the kitchen for continuous improvement. Candidate Requirements (Qualifications, Experience, and Skills): - Relevant experience: Extensive experience in similar roles, particularly in the Asian cuisine sector. - Preferred qualifications: Culinary degree or equivalent education is preferred. - Culinary skills: In-depth understanding of food preparation methods, seasoning techniques, and flavor profiles, with expertise in Asian cuisine. - Leadership ability: Ability to lead and inspire the team to maintain high efficiency. - Kitchen management: Comprehensive understanding of kitchen operations, including inventory management and cost control to optimize efficiency. - Attention to detail: capable of maintaining focus on details in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high-quality dishes. - Communication and organisational skills: Excellent communication and organisational abilities to effectively manage the team and convey clear instructions. This position is ideal for candidates with solid culinary experience, especially in Asian cuisine, looking to contribute to kitchen management and operational excellence.
