The Meritin Hotel Hiring! Full Time Head Chef in Sarawak - Ricebowl

Company Description The Meritin Hotel is a hospitality company located at 315, Jalan Padungan in the heart of Kuching, Malaysia. The hotel serves both business and leisure travelers, offering comfortable accommodations and attentive service. Team members work in a guest-focused environment that values professionalism, reliability, and hospitality. As the hotel continues to grow, it seeks culinary leaders who can enhance the guest experience through high-quality food and service.

Role Description The Head Chef oversees the hotel’s kitchen operations and ensures the smooth running of daily food service, including breakfast, à la carte orders, and hotel functions. The role involves planning menus, developing new dishes, organizing kitchen workflows, and coordinating food preparation according to the hotel’s daily needs and upcoming events. The Head Chef is also responsible for leading the kitchen team, arranging work schedules, monitoring food supplies and purchasing, and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently. The role requires close coordination with the hotel management team to plan menus for special occasions, promotions, and events while maintaining consistent food quality and controlling operational costs.

• Previous experience working in a kitchen, preferably in a restaurant or food service environment.
• Good cooking skills and the ability to plan menus, prepare dishes, and maintain food quality and presentation.
• Able to manage daily kitchen operations and guide kitchen staff.
• Familiar with food hygiene, food safety, and proper food handling practices.
• Able to manage stock, control food costs, and minimize food wastage.
• Good teamwork, communication, and time management skills.
• Responsible, hands-on, and able to work well under pressure.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.
• Culinary qualifications or relevant training will be an advantage.