Dim Sum Head Chef

4w1 month ago

Accor

Kuching, MY · Full-time · MYR 55,000 – MYR 75,000

About this role

Pullman Kuching, centrally located in the Kuching Golden Triangle with panoramic city and river views, is seeking a Dim Sum Head Chef to lead all aspects of the Dim Sum Kitchen operations. This role ensures the preparation and presentation of authentic, high-quality dim sum dishes in line with the restaurant's standards.

Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and overseeing daily production of all dim sum items, from steamed and fried to baked and specialty products. You will monitor mise en place, production schedules, and kitchen workflow to ensure smooth service operations while maintaining consistency in taste, texture, portioning, and presentation.

As a leader, you will supervise, train, coach, and develop all dim sum kitchen associates, scheduling manpower efficiently according to business volume. You will also conduct on-the-job training for junior chefs and apprentices, fostering discipline, motivation, and teamwork within the kitchen.

This role offers the opportunity to introduce innovative dim sum offerings and create seasonal menus based on market trends and guest preferences. You will work in a high-volume hotel environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and a range of trendy restaurants and bars.

Requirements

Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Chinese cuisine, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role specializing in dim sum.
Experience in hotel, fine dining, or high-volume restaurant operations preferred.
Strong expertise in traditional and modern dim sum preparation.
Knowledge of dough making, fillings, steaming, frying, and baking techniques.
Leadership and team management skills.
Good understanding of food costing and kitchen budgeting.
Strong hygiene and food safety knowledge.
Creativity and passion for culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and oversee the daily production of all dim sum items, including steamed, fried, baked, and specialty products.
Ensure consistency in taste, texture, portioning, and presentation of all dishes.
Maintain authenticity while introducing innovative dim sum offerings to enhance guest experience.
Monitor mise en place, production schedules, and kitchen workflow for smooth service operations.
Create seasonal menus, promotional items, and signature dim sum selections.
Supervise, train, coach, and develop all dim sum kitchen associates.
Control food cost through proper purchasing, portion control, and waste management.
Ensure strict compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP, sanitation, and hygiene standards.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a first Pullman hotel in Kuching with panoramic city and river views.
Access to state-of-the-art kitchen facilities and technology.
Work within a range of trendy restaurants and bars on property.
Lead and develop a dedicated dim sum kitchen team.