Chef de Partie Asian Cuisine

About This Role

This full-time role involves managing and overseeing the Asian cuisine station, ensuring all dishes are prepared to the highest culinary standards. The Chef de Partie will prepare, cook, and plate Asian cuisine dishes with precision and consistency, while also supervising and training junior kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Asian cuisine station, ensuring all dishes are prepared to the highest culinary standards
• Prepare, cook and plate Asian cuisine dishes with precision, consistency and attention to detail
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff and commis chefs working in your section
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards in accordance with health and safety regulations
• Monitor stock levels and manage inventory for your station, reporting shortages to the Head Chef
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and kitchen team to develop and refine Asian cuisine menu items
• Maintain impeccable organization and cleanliness of your station during service
• Troubleshoot kitchen issues and provide solutions to maintain service flow during busy periods
• Ensure portion control and cost management standards are consistently met

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of professional kitchen experience, with substantial experience in Asian cuisine preparation
• Proven expertise in cooking techniques specific to Asian cuisines such as Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese or Filipino
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience managing a kitchen station and junior staff
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards and HACCP principles
• Exceptional culinary skills with a deep understanding of Asian flavor profiles, ingredients and traditional cooking methods
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining quality standards
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team
• Passion for culinary excellence and continuous professional development

Nice to have:

• Relevant culinary qualification or certification from a recognized culinary institution

About the Company

Vikings Group of Companies is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie Asian Cuisine to join its culinary team.