Head Chef — Casual Italian restaurant cafe
Location: Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Type: Full-time | Immediate start
We’re looking for a Head Chef with creativity, drive, and leadership — someone ready to build a kitchen culture that’s bold, disciplined, and full of passion.
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and speed
• Create and develop innovative dishes inspired by Hong Kong classics
• Design seasonal menus and daily specials with strong presentation and balance
• Oversee food costing, portion control, and inventory management
• Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff to achieve high standards
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in full compliance with HK regulations
• Collaborate closely with the founder and management team to shape culinary direction
• Source ingredients and suppliers with focus on quality and efficiency
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Requirements
• 3–6 years of kitchen experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or sous chef role
• Strong understanding of local Hong Kong flavors and modern cooking techniques
• Hands-on, creative, and willing to experiment with flavor and presentation
• Strong organizational and leadership skills — able to manage a small, high-performing team
• Familiar with food cost control, kitchen workflow, and supplier management
• Team-player attitude — open, respectful, and driven to grow
• Fluent in English or Cantonese (both preferred)
• Culinary school diploma or equivalent experience
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What We Offer
• Full creative freedom in menu development
• Competitive salary with performance bonuses
• Strong management and marketing support
• Real career growth opportunity within a fast-rising concept
• A chance to shape one of Hong Kong’s most exciting new restaurant brands
