About the Role
We're now looking for an energetic and focused Head Chef to join The Optimist, our iconic, Barcelona-inspired Northern Spanish grill on Hennessy Road.
You will manage all aspects of the kitchen operations, ensuring the team is well-trained and motivated and that food is prepared to the group's high standards.
Fast track your career progression, join an internationally diverse work environment, learn about incredible Spanish dishes, and develop as a chef and leader.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage, mentor, and motivate the team
- Maintain cuisine standards
- Develop new dishes
- Order, maintain, and optimise stock levels to ensure both smooth operations and controlled cost of goods
- Ensure kitchen flow, order and cleanliness
- At least 2 years experience as a Head Chef in a highly reputable restaurant
- Proven people management skills
- A strong background in Italian cuisine
- Positive attitude with a teamwork mindset
- Fluency in English is a must, other languages are advantageous
- Embodies our behavioural values – Teamwork, Be Nice, Commitment, and Positivity
- 50% discount at all our restaurants
- Guaranteed monthly incentive bonus – the teams make our venues successful and are rewarded in line with its performance!
- Cash and credit card tips
- Medical insurance
- Referral bonus
Discover more about your next adventure: https://theoptimist.hk/our-philosophy/
