Executive Chef Indefinido

Pirata Group are seeking a talented Executive Chef to lead at our Northern Spanish Asador, The Optimist, based in Hong Kong.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all restaurant policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs are followed and completed on a timely basis.
• Monitor, direct and teach food hygiene standards, kitchen safety procedures and Back of House operating procedures
• Training of all restaurant staff in food knowledge and technical skills
• Continually strive to develop staff in all areas
• Recruitment of all Back of House team
• Maximising the productivity of your kitchen, delivering all departmental duties within company targets.
• Set and maintain standards of food quality, consistency in flavour, presentation, portioning, seasoning and timing of all food items served. Check every dish and give each plate the “final touch”
• Creation of new dishes and menu development.

Requirements:

• Positive attitude and proactive with a teamwork mindset
• Service oriented and hands on
• Passionate and knowledgeable about Mediterranean cuisine
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to create and develop menu items to a consistently high standard
• At least 8 years’ experience at management level in high profile and fast paced F&B outlets
• Fluency in English is a must, other languages are advantageous

Benefits:

• Management bonus scheme
• Medical insurance
• Relocation support

We offer a competitive salary which is negotiable depending on experience.

No Pirata Group restaurant has a service charge, so ALL tips received are shared equally between all restaurant staff.

You can expect to join a fun yet challenging workplace, with plenty of opportunities to learn and progress. You will be part of an exceptionally talented team who aspire to create memorable experiences for our team and our guests.