Job Information
IHG Chinese Chef de Cuisine (Local) in Thailand
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership & Execution
Lead all aspects of Chinese kitchen operations, ensuring authenticity, quality, and consistency.
Develop and execute menus featuring traditional and modern Chinese cuisine (Cantonese, Sichuan, or specialty focus as applicable).
Maintain exceptional food presentation in line with luxury dining standards.
Ensure all dishes meet taste, portion, and plating specifications.
Continuously refine recipes and introduce seasonal or promotional menus.
Operational Management
Manage daily kitchen operations including staffing, scheduling, and workflow planning.
Control food cost, wastage, and inventory to achieve budgeted targets.
Conduct regular stock checks and ensure proper storage and rotation (FIFO).
Coordinate with Purchasing for quality ingredients and supplier standards.
Quality & Compliance
Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards (HACCP & GMP principles).
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
Prepare for internal and external audits.
Leadership & Team Development
Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen team members.
Build a disciplined, motivated, and high-performing brigade.
Conduct regular performance reviews and skill development training.
Foster teamwork and positive communication within the culinary and service teams.
Guest Experience & Brand Representation
Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to create memorable guest dining experiences.
Interact with guests when required, especially VIPs and special events.
Respond to guest feedback and implement improvement strategies.
Support promotional activities, media events, and food festivals when required.
Financial Responsibilities
Prepare kitchen forecasts and budgets in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
Achieve targeted food cost percentages and productivity ratios.
Maximize profitability through menu engineering and smart purchasing.
Key Competencies
Strong expertise in authentic Chinese culinary techniques
Leadership and team management skills
Commercial and financial awareness
Creativity and menu innovation
High attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Qualifications & Experience
Thai Nationality
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Chinese cuisine, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role .
Experience in luxury hotels or high-end Chinese restaurants preferred.
Strong knowledge of Chinese ingredients, sauces, dim sum, wok techniques, and specialty dishes.
Solid understanding of food safety standards (HACCP & GMP).
Good communication skills in Thai and basic English.
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