Job Description

Our Client is seeking a talented and dynamic Executive Chef - Specializing in Taiwanese cuisine to join our Corporate Services team in North Phoenix, Arizona . This role will involve managing all culinary operations at our global café, focusing on delivering an exceptional customer experience through authentic and contemporary Taiwanese cuisine.

Responsibilities:

• Culinary Operations Management: Oversee all culinary operations for the Taiwanese cuisine section, including menu development, recipe execution, and maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation.
• Customer Experience: Ensure the culinary services match the contemporary and innovative workplace environment, with a focus on excellent customer experience.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of hourly cooks, providing training to elevate their skills and overseeing daily production to ensure quality and presentation.
• Menu Development: Develop menus that reflect current Taiwanese culinary trends, ensuring the authenticity and appeal of the cuisine.
• Communication: Fluent in Mandarin to effectively communicate with staff and clients.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Strong, hands-on kitchen experience with Taiwanese cuisine, including developing menus and managing culinary operations.
• Culinary Skills: Well-developed skills in creating healthful daily menus, with a flair for contemporary Taiwanese cuisine and the ability to keep up with food trends.
• Leadership: Proven ability to inspire and lead a kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Innovative: A strong culinary flair for developing new, trending ideas and menus that align with contemporary Taiwanese cuisine.
• Trainer and Mentor: Ability to train and mentor kitchen staff, enhancing their skills and ensuring the highest food quality and presentation standards.
• Trend Awareness: Knowledge of current Taiwanese culinary trends and the ability to compete with top chefs in the industry.

UNIT DESCRIPTION

• Looking for an Asian Chef to run a program focused on authentic Taiwanese cuisine.
• Candidate must speak Mandarin.

Position Summary

• Provides culinary leadership within a small sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution.

Key Duties

• Executes the culinary function
• Customer & Client satisfaction
• Manages food & physical safety program.

Basic Qualifications & Requirements

• Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Basic Management Experience - 2 years.
• Basic Functional Experience 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

MUST HAVE

• Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• Fluent in Mandarin and must have experience in cooking Taiwanese food.
• Experience with Taiwanese cuisine, including developing menus and managing culinary operations.
• Experience in creating healthful daily menus, with a flair for contemporary Taiwanese cuisine and the ability to keep up with food trends.
• Experience in leading a kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.
• 2 years of Management experience.
• 2 years of Functional experience.
• 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

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