Chinese Chef De Cuisine (Miami, FL)

Compass Group

$90K — $100K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Chinese cuisine required.
  • Strong knowledge of regional Chinese cuisines such as Cantonese, Sichuan, and Hunan.
  • Proficient in wok cooking, sauce development, and traditional preparation methods.
  • High-volume production experience is essential.
  • Culinary management experience preferred, depending on education and training.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the preparation and execution of Chinese menu items.
  • Assist the Executive Chef in managing cost controls and expenditures.
  • Collaborate on menu planning and creation with the Executive Chef.
  • Conduct catering events to showcase culinary offerings.
  • Implement new culinary programs alongside marketing and culinary teams.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage.
  • Dental coverage.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Disability insurance.
  • Retirement plan options.
  • Paid time off benefits.
  • Holiday time off (varies by location).
  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
  • Paid parental leave.
Full Job Description
About the Job

Position Title: Chinese Chef De Cuisine

Location: Miami, FL

Salary: $90K/Yr - $100K/Yr

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits

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As the Chinese Chef de Cuisine - Chinese Cuisine, you will play a key role in the successful operation of the culinary department, with a specialized focus on authentic and modern Chinese dishes. Responsibilities include overseeing the preparation and execution of Chinese menu items, ensuring proper techniques, flavor profiles, and presentation standards. You will assist in developing daily menus, including traditional and innovative offerings, while maintaining consistency and quality. This role may also involve supervising hourly culinary staff, collaborating with the Executive Chef on menu development, and supporting inventory management and ordering.

Experience with authentic and traditional Chinese cuisine required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account.
  • Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus.
  • Produces and executes catering events.
  • Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the Company marketing and culinary team.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with authentic and traditional Chinese cuisine required.
  • Strong working knowledge of regional Chinese cuisines (e.g., Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan), with the ability to adapt traditional techniques to high-volume production.
  • Strong technical foundation in wok cooking, sauce development, and traditional Chinese preparation methods.
  • Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
  • High-volume production experience required.
  • Ability to execute established menus with consistency while contributing to thoughtful menu development.
  • High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable.
  • Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
  • Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet.
  • ServSafe certified - highly desirable.


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Associates at Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits:

  • Medical.
  • Dental.
  • Vision.
  • Life Insurance/AD.
  • Disability Insurance.
  • Retirement Plan.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state).
  • Associate Shopping Program.
  • Health and Wellness Programs.
  • Discount Marketplace.
  • Identity Theft Protection.
  • Pet Insurance.
  • Commuter Benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Personal Leave.


Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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