Chinese Cuisine:
1 Culinary Duties
- Preparation and Cooking: Plan, prepare, and cook a wide range of authentic and contemporary Chinese dishes, strictly following established recipes and culinary standards.
- Ingredient Expertise: Select, prep (chop, peel, cut), and manage fresh ingredients, ensuring the highest quality, freshness, and optimal storage.
- Technique Mastery: Master and execute specific Chinese cooking techniques, such as wok cooking (stir-frying, deep-frying, braising), steaming, boiling, and roasting (e.g., Peking duck, Char Siu).
- Portion and Presentation: Ensure all dishes are portioned correctly and plated with excellent presentation.
2. Kitchen Operations & Management
- Workflow Efficiency: Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked workstation (mise en place) to ensure efficient food production, especially during peak service hours.
- Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate and maintain specialized kitchen equipment, particularly the wok range.
- Inventory & Cost Control: Monitor food stock levels, conduct inventory, place orders with approved suppliers, and actively work to control food costs and minimize waste.
3. Safety, Hygiene, and Standards
- Food Safety: Strictly adhere to all local food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP standards).
- Quality Control: Constantly monitor the quality, taste, temperature, and appearance of all raw and cooked food products.
Japanese Cuisine:
The Head Chef is the creative and operational leader of the Japanese kitchen, responsible for setting the culinary vision and ensuring its flawless execution.
1. Culinary Leadership & Quality Control
- Menu Development: Design, create, and refine seasonal menus, often specializing in areas like Sushi, Sashimi, Kaiseki, or Omakase, ensuring a balance of tradition and innovative flair.
- Ingredient Procurement: Manage the sourcing and selection of high-quality, seasonal ingredients, especially fresh seafood and specialty Japanese produce, often negotiating with suppliers.
- Preparation and Plating: Oversee all food preparation, ensuring the use of traditional Japanese techniques (e.g., precise knife skills, dashi preparation, rice seasoning) and maintaining exceptional aesthetic standards for plating and presentation.
- Consistency: Establish and enforce strict recipe standards to ensure consistency in taste, portion, and quality for every dish.
2. Kitchen Management & Operations
- Team Leadership: Lead, train, mentor, and supervise the kitchen brigade (e.g., Sous Chefs, Sushi Chefs, Line Cooks). Conduct performance evaluations and foster a professional, respectful work culture.
- Cost Control: Manage the kitchen's budget, including closely monitoring food costs, labor costs, and minimizing waste through effective inventory and portion control.
- Hygiene & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to all local food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP). Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Coordination: Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager/Management on staffing, promotions, addressing guest feedback, and improving the overall dining experience.
