Experienced Chinese Cuisine Head Chef / Wok Chef
L5
singing bamboo chinese restaurantWest Palm Beach, FL2 days ago
$65,000-$80,000 annually
Occupations
Chefs and Head CooksFirst-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersFood Service ManagersIndustries
Full-Service RestaurantsLimited-Service RestaurantsCaterersJob 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.
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Level
SeniorL5
Salary
$65,000-$80,000 annually
Location
West Palm Beach, FL
Occupation
Chefs and Head Cooks
Industry
Full-Service Restaurants
Posted
2 days ago
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