Chef de Cuisine

3 years

Were opening a Malaysian restaurantnot because its trendy (it's not), but because the cuisine deserves more honest representation in the city (and the country at large). Our goal is simple: bold, soulful food served in a room with real energy and no pretense. The menu is not strictly traditional, but its not built on passing buzzwords either. If you grew up in a 3rd culture kitchen you'll likely relate to what we're aiming for.

Were looking for a Chef de Cuisine who respects the craft, understands the cuisine, and wants to help build something with staying power. Youll have creative input, real responsibility, and the chance to lead a team that takes pride in what they do.

Who You Are:

• A person with a deep knowledge and intuitive command of Southeast Asian ingredients and flavors. Familiarity with Malaysian cuisine is a huge plus but not imperative.

• Comfortable in a fine dining kitchen but glad to leave tweezers behind (for the most part). More Francis Mallmann than Grant Achatz.

• Experienced in managing a kitchen team , setting systems, and maintaining standards through a dinner rush without losing your head (or your sense of humor).

• Someone who can balance respect for tradition, and be excited to depart from it with a clear culinary point of view.

• Confident, but not impossible. Kind, but not soft.

• You know how to eat.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with the executive chef on menu development and execution with seasonal revisions.

• Build and lead a kitchen teamtrain, delegate, motivate.

• Manage food costs, sourcing, and kitchen operations.

• Collaborate closely with ownership on the vision and evolution of the restaurant.

What We Offer:

• A genuine opportunity to build a kitchen and a culture from day one.

• Supportive ownership that will challenge you, but also back you completely.

• A supportive (and un-corporate) leadership team.

• A staff meal not from a Sysco truck.

• Competitive salary and benefits.

• Recognition when its earned occasionally when its not, and ideas are always heard.

If youre serious about cooking, passionate about Malaysian food, and eager to lead with both skill and humility, wed love to hear from you.

Please send a resume and a short note about your experienceand a dish you love to cookto:
[email protected]

Compensation: Salary ($80,000.00 - $85,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Culinary Creativity

Leadership

Team Building

Crisis Management

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Passion for cooking

Problem Solving

Time Management

Collaboration

Customer Focus

Ability to Work Under Pressure

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