Head Chef Wanted
Join Our Culinary Adventure at Shan Shui!
Why Join Us?
A vibrant workplace where your contributions as a Head Chef are valued and rewarded.
Competitive Compensation : Enjoy a performance-based bonus along with a Tronc Pay Scheme (basic salary plus service charge).
Complimentary Staff Meals : Select your preferred meal from our menu for every shift.
Exclusive Dining Discounts : 50% off dining across our group of restaurants.
Career Growth Opportunities : Advance your career with development programs in our expanding restaurant group, Chew on This .
Team-Building Events : Join us for regular staff outings to foster team spirit.
Annual Staff Party : Celebrate milestones and achievements with the whole team in style.
Who Were Looking For:
Proven experience as a Head Chef in a busy, high-quality restaurant.
A passion for South East Asian cuisine (experience in this is a bonus!).
Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of various Southeast Asian cooking methods - stir-fry, steam, braise, grill and frying.
Skilled with wok and all other kitchen equipment and utensils.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
Excellent understanding of food hygiene, health, and safety standards.
Creativity, dedication, and an unwavering focus on delivering quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development
Manage, train, and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food.
Ensure a smooth, efficient kitchen operation while maintaining the highest standards of service and profitability.
Collaborate with the Executive Chef to design new dishes and seasonal menus.
Operational Excellence
Oversee mise en place preparation and ensure dishes are cooked and presented to company standards.
Ensure all team members follow food hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
Manage stock, inventory, and cost control measures to maintain profitability.
Create and manage rotas to ensure consistent service.
Guest Experience
Ensure every dish delights our guests, meeting or exceeding their expectations.
Respond promptly and professionally to any food-related guest feedback.
Who Are We?
Shan Shui is a Halal Chinese restaurant inspired by Shanghai in the 1920s when it used to be the place to be for art, architecture, dance halls and glitzy restaurants.Our Shan Shui experience is reminiscent of Old Shanghai where female celebrities had poise and impeccable fashion sense.
The menu features a selection of Chinese favourites along with the culinary wonders of South-East Asia. Shan Shui also serves up a wide range of bite-sized Dim Sum that are steamed fresh daily. Our dumplings and bao buns are presented in piping hot bamboo steamer baskets and are perfect for sharing.
Join Us and Make Your Mark!
Ready to Lead? Apply Today to be a Head Chef!
Apply now and take the next step in your culinary career!
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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