Executive Chef
Cutting Edge Recruitment
- Hong Kong
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the culinary team in creating and executing innovative, high-quality dishes that reflect the club's sophisticated dining concept.
- Develop and oversee menus for a 25-seat restaurant concept with a dining counter, ensuring each dish meets the highest standards of taste, presentation, and authenticity.
- Take ownership of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating, to deliver an exceptional dining experience to club members and guests.
- Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement culinary strategies that align with the club's vision and objectives.
- Mentor and train kitchen staff, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and teamwork.
- Manage food costs and inventory levels, implementing efficient procurement and inventory control practices to maximize profitability.
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment at all times.
- Stay informed about industry trends, culinary techniques, and ingredient sourcing to continually enhance the club's culinary offerings.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure the highest quality and freshness of ingredients.
- Represent the club's culinary vision and values with professionalism and passion, both internally and externally.
- Proven experience as an Executive or Sous Chef in a fine dining or upscale restaurant environment.
- Expertise in Asian cuisine, particularly Korean cuisine, is highly desirable. Experience with other Asian influenced cuisines is also advantageous.
- Creative flair and a passion for culinary innovation, with a track record of developing and executing unique and memorable dishes.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve excellence.
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- A commitment to upholding the highest standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation.
- Prior experience working with renowned chefs or in Michelin-starred restaurants is a plus.