Website Cutting Edge Recruitment
Cutting Edge Recruitment: Building F&B Teams Across Asia
✨Craft Culinary Excellence. Lead with Vision. Redefine Dining Experiences!✨
About the Restaurant:
A refined dining destination in Vietnam offering a sophisticated blend of contemporary cuisine and locally inspired flavors, delivering an elevated experience through exceptional food, elegant presentation, and impeccable service. The concept combines modern culinary techniques with high-quality seasonal ingredients, creating a distinctive and memorable dining journey for discerning guests while positioning itself as a standout in the upscale dining scene.
About the Role:
An exceptional opportunity for a visionary Executive Chef to take full ownership of the culinary direction and kitchen operations. This role is designed for a leader who thrives on creativity, precision, and excellence—someone capable of transforming ideas into memorable dining experiences while driving performance and profitability.
The position plays a critical role in shaping the restaurant’s identity, elevating its market positioning, and building a strong culinary reputation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute the overall culinary vision, ensuring alignment with the brand’s positioning and guest expectations.
- Develop innovative, seasonally driven menus that showcase creativity, balance, and premium ingredients.
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality, taste, consistency, and presentation across all offerings.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, organization, and seamless service execution.
- Drive cost control strategies including food cost optimization, waste reduction, and inventory management.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality sourcing and consistency.
- Lead, train, and inspire a high-performing kitchen brigade, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Implement structured training programs to continuously elevate team skills and performance.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
- Collaborate with senior management on business strategy, menu pricing, promotions, and concept development.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to keep the offering relevant and competitive.
- Introduce new culinary concepts, special events, and signature experiences to enhance guest engagement.
- Optimize kitchen workflows, systems, and processes to improve productivity and service speed.
- Maintain strong coordination with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless and elevated guest journey.
- Uphold brand standards and contribute to building a strong culinary identity and reputation.
Qualifications:
- Proven track record as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef in upscale or fine dining environments.
- Strong creative flair with the ability to design modern, market-relevant menus.
- Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing and developing diverse kitchen teams.
- In-depth knowledge of food cost control, kitchen operations, and financial performance management.
- Expertise in international cuisine with the ability to integrate local Vietnamese influences.
- High level of professionalism, adaptability, and attention to detail.
- Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining excellence in execution.
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out?
- Platform to lead and shape a high-end culinary concept in a growing market.
- Opportunity to build a personal brand and gain regional recognition.
- Creative freedom to innovate and define a unique dining identity.
- Professional environment driven by quality, excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive compensation and long-term career growth potential.
To apply for this job email your details to jobs@cuttingedgerecruit.com.