Chinese Chef Job Opening in Kannur

As a Chinese Chef, you will lead the culinary team in a restaurant or kitchen specializing in Chinese cuisine. Your role involves overseeing all aspects of food preparation, menu development, and kitchen operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality, authentic Chinese dishes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Chinese culinary arts, strong leadership skills, and a passion for creating delicious and innovative dishes. Key Responsibilities: Menu Development and Planning: Design and develop Chinese-inspired menus, incorporating a variety of traditional and contemporary dishes to appeal to diverse tastes and preferences. Experiment with new ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques to create innovative and exciting menu offerings while maintaining authenticity. Food Preparation and Cooking: Lead the culinary team in preparing and cooking a wide range of Chinese dishes, including stir-fries, noodles, rice dishes, soups, dumplings, and appetizers. Ensure that all dishes are prepared according to established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards, consistently delivering delicious and visually appealing results. Ingredient Selection and Procurement: Source and select fresh, high-quality ingredients, spices, and seasonings from reputable suppliers to maintain the authenticity and flavor of Chinese cuisine. Manage inventory levels, monitor ingredient quality, and minimize waste to optimize kitchen efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Kitchen Management and Operations: Supervise and train kitchen staff in proper food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety procedures to maintain a high level of culinary excellence. Coordinate kitchen operations, including scheduling, workflow management, and equipment maintenance, to ensure smooth and efficient service during peak hours. Quality Control and Presentation: Conduct regular taste tests and quality inspections of prepared dishes to ensure consistency, flavor, and presentation meet established standards. Monitor plate presentation, garnishing, and portion sizes to ensure that all dishes are visually appealing and reflect the restaurant's standards of excellence. Hygiene and Sanitation: Enforce strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations, including proper storage, handling, and sanitation of ingredients, equipment, and workstations. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the kitchen, overseeing regular cleaning and sanitization tasks to prevent cross-contamination and ensure a safe working environment. Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience as a Chinese Chef or Head Chef in a reputable restaurant, hotel, or culinary establishment specializing in Chinese cuisine. Extensive knowledge of Chinese culinary techniques, ingredients, and flavor profiles, with a strong commitment to authenticity and quality. Leadership skills and the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor kitchen staff to achieve culinary excellence and teamwork. Creativity and innovation in menu development, with a passion for exploring new flavors, ingredients, and culinary trends. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Certification or formal training in culinary arts or Chinese cuisine is preferred but not required. Additional Information: This is a full-time position based in Kannur, Kerala. Flexible work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required to accommodate restaurant hours and customer demand. Competitive salary and benefits package offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.