Head Chef

We are looking for an experienced Senior Chef specialising in Shaanxi cuisine to join our restaurant team. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on cooking skills, a good understanding of traditional Shaanxi flavours, and the ability to develop new dishes while maintaining food quality and controlling costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare authentic Shaanxi-style dishes, especially Biang Biang Noodles and Lamb Paomo (羊肉泡馍).
• Handle daily kitchen preparation, including meat, vegetables, noodles, soup bases, spices, and other ingredients.
• Prepare and standardise sauces, seasonings, marinades, and soup bases to ensure consistent taste and quality.
• Prepare a variety of Chinese cold dishes and appetisers (凉菜).
• Prepare and cook Chinese-style grilled skewers (烤串), including marinating, seasoning, and grilling.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portion sizes, presentation, and hygiene standards.
• Develop and test new dishes and menu items according to customer preferences and restaurant requirements.
• Monitor ingredient usage, reduce food wastage, and assist with food cost and portion control.
• Assist with inventory management, stock planning, and kitchen purchasing requirements.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, service staff, and management to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Train and guide junior kitchen staff on food preparation, cooking techniques, recipes, and kitchen procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and proper kitchen organisation at all times.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Shaanxi cuisine or Northwestern Chinese cuisine.
• Strong skills in preparing Biang Biang Noodles, Lamb Paomo, cold dishes, sauces, and grilled skewers.
• Good knowledge of ingredient preparation, seasoning, and traditional Chinese cooking techniques.
• Ability to independently manage food preparation and cooking during busy service periods.
• Strong awareness of food costing, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Ability to develop and introduce new dishes.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Responsible, organised, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.