Airport Lounge Senior Chef (Counter Service)

Location: Hong Kong International Airport

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Chef to lead the culinary experience at the Mastercard Taste of Priceless lounge. This is a guest-facing role where you will deliver exceptional food with precision and grace, combining fine dining technique with interactive service. You will prepare and finish dishes live at the Counter in full view of guests, creating an engaging yet refined culinary theatre while maintaining impeccable standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome guests, confirm allergies, and introduce the Counter dining experience
• Execute live finishing of dishes in front of guests, presenting and explaining each course clearly
• Serve and clear plates with precision, maintaining immaculate Counter presentation
• Prepare elegant two-bite dishes designed for speed and consistency
• Plate and garnish to five-star standards, ensuring flawless execution
• Read guest cues to tailor the level of interaction, balancing engagement with discretion
• Maintain Counter workspace and personal presentation to luxury standards
• Train and supervise Junior Chef in Counter service techniques
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and airport authority regulations
• Coordinate seamlessly with Floor staff for water service, welcome drinks, and guest transitions

Skills & Knowledge

• Proven experience in fine dining kitchens with exacting standards
• Experience in interactive dining formats such as teppanyaki or omakase preferred
• Strong knife skills, plating techniques, and finishing execution
• Understanding of food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards
• Comfortable working in full view of guests with calm confidence
• Clear communicator with professional warmth and ability to adapt to guest preferences
• Impeccable personal presentation and hygiene standards
• Language proficiency: English and Cantonese (Mandarin is an advantage)