Role summary
Lead kitchen operations at Kenmaki Aeon Midtown, responsible for menu execution, food quality, kitchen team management and cost control for our temaki (hand-roll) concept.
Key responsibilities
- Take full ownership of kitchen operations, output quality and consistency across all hand roll and side items
- Lead, train, schedule and appraise the kitchen team (Sous Chef, CDP, Demi Chef, Commis)
- Own food costing, portion control, wastage tracking and inventory management against budgeted targets
- Set and enforce food safety, hygiene and kitchen SOPs, including audits and corrective action
- Partner with management on menu development, seasonal specials and recipe standardisation
- Source, negotiate with and manage suppliers, and place and verify stock orders
- Plan kitchen staffing and prep schedules to match expected sales volume and peak periods
- Maintain kitchen equipment, coordinate servicing/repairs and ensure proper daily upkeep
- Track and report kitchen KPIs (food cost %, wastage %, speed of service) to management
- Troubleshoot quality or consistency issues and retrain staff where standards slip
- Ensure new menu items and promotions are executed correctly at launch
Requirements
- At least 3–5 years' kitchen experience, including 1–2 years in a head chef or kitchen leadership role
- Experience with Japanese cuisine, sushi or hand-roll preparation strongly preferred
- Strong leadership, training and team management skills
- Good understanding of food costing and inventory management
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards; certification an advantage
- Able to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays
Benefits
Pay: RM5,500.00 - RM6,500.00 per month
Benefits:
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Work Location: In person