Maenam is located in the heart of Kitsilano area. We serve authentic Thai cuisine with innovative twists on centuries-old recipes. We are currently looking for a permanent and full-time Head Chef.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities
- Constructing menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
- Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer
- Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
- Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality
- Developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele
- Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
- Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices
- Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed
- Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Staying up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen processes
- Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organising repairs when needed
- Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary
- Ensuring that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience
- Recruit and hire staff
- May prepare and cook food on a regular basis
Education, skills and experience required:
- Completion of high school
- Management training and several years of experience in commercial food preparation, including two years in a supervisory capacity and experience as a sous-chef, specialist chef or chef.
- Passionate about the integrity of preparing quality dishes
- Must be able to work in fast-paced environment and under pressure
- Must be a team player
Language: Communication skills in English
Compensation: $38.40 per hour, plus tips/gratuities, staff meals, extended Sunlife medical plan (after 1-year continuous full-time work), 4% Vacation Pay
Work location: 1938 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5
Please send your resume to hr.maenamthai@gmail.com (e-mail)
* Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
