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Experienced Chinese Cuisine Head Chef / Wok Chef- WEST PALM BEACH FL

Experienced Chinese Cuisine Head Chef / Wok Chef- WEST PALM BEACH FL

singing bamboo chinese restaurantNew York, NY

9 days ago

$65,000-$80,000 annually

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Job Description:
  • Job Description The Singing Bamboo is a well-established Chinese restaurant in West Palm Beach serving the community for more than 40 years. Our menu includes Cantonese cuisine, traditional Chinese dishes, Chinese-American classics, dim sum, seafood, wok dishes, roast meats and more.
  • We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Chinese Cuisine Head Chef to lead our kitchen long term.
  • This is not an office-only Executive Chef position. We need someone who can cook at a high level, work the wok during service, understand traditional Chinese kitchen techniques, train employees and take ownership of food quality and consistency.
  • What we need
  • Strong professional experience cooking Chinese cuisine
  • Advanced commercial wok skills
  • Knowledge of Cantonese cooking strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of Chinese sauces, marinades, velveting, stir-fry techniques and high-volume service
  • Ability to reproduce dishes consistently every time
  • Ability to train and develop kitchen staff
  • Strong organization and cleanliness
  • Experience managing prep, inventory, ordering and food waste
  • Ability to help standardize and document recipes and procedures
  • Strong leadership without unnecessary ego or drama
  • Reliable and interested in a long-term position
  • Experience with dim sum, Chinese BBQ/roast meats, seafood and traditional Chinese dishes is a major plus.
  • Mandarin or Cantonese is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities: The Head Chef will:
  • Lead daily kitchen operations
  • Cook and supervise high-volume wok service
  • Maintain food quality and consistency
  • Train cooks on recipes and techniques
  • Create and maintain standardized recipes
  • Improve prep and station organization
  • Monitor portions and food waste
  • Assist with purchasing and inventory
  • Maintain sanitation and food-safety standards
  • Work directly with ownership on continued improvement of the restaurant
  • Compensation$65,000-$80,000 annually depending on experience and ability.
  • We are willing to invest in the right person.
  • Additional opportunities may include:
  • Performance-based compensation
  • Paid time off
  • Employee meals
  • Relocation assistance for exceptional candidates
  • Long-term advancement
  • Full-time, year-round position.
  • To apply, please include a brief description of your Chinese cooking experience and the types of Chinese cuisine/stations you have worked with.

Also on the board Same function, level within a rung

Level

Senior

Salary

$65,000-$80,000 annually

Location

New York, NY

Occupation

Chefs and Head Cooks

Industry

Full-Service Restaurants

Posted

9 days ago

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