Head-Chef

Job Description

The Sen Pad Thai team is looking for a motivated and passionate Head-Chef to come on board! You will be working in a fast-paced environment and will have a chance to work with local ingredients and complex Thai flavors. We are looking for a permanent and full-time Head-Chef.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities
Constructing menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer
Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality
Developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele
Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices
Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed
Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
Staying up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen processes
Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organizing repairs when needed
Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary
Ensuring that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience
Recruit and hire staff
May prepare and cook food on a regular basis
 

Education, Skills and Experiences required:

·         Completion of high school

·         Management training and several years of experience in commercial food preparation, including two years in a supervisory capacity and experience as a sous-chef, specialist chef or chef.

·         Passionate about the integrity of preparing quality dishes

·         Must be able to work in fast-paced environment and under pressure

·         Must be a team player

Language: Written and Oral skills in English

Compensation: $23.00 – $27.00/hour + tips/gratuities, staff meals, extended Sunlife medical plan (after 1-year continuous full-time work), 4% Vacation Pay

Work location: 1689 Johnston Street, Unit 281, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9

Please send your resume to hr.senthaicuisine@outlook.com (e-mail).

* Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.