Chef de Cuisine - Cafe KOOL

About Us

Find Your Shangri-La in Shangri-La.

Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, Shangri-La Group has grown from a single hotel business to a diverse and integrated global portfolio comprising quality real estate and investment properties, wellness and lifestyle facilities. Today, the Group owns, operates and manages 100+ hotels under our family of five brands: Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, Shangri-La Signatures, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders.

Enchantment begins in an Ever-Bustling City: Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong, the very first hotel to open in the reclaimed Tsim Sha Tsui East where the glam light of the city starts right outside our doors.  Kowloon Shangri-La sits in the famous shopping and entertainment district of Tsim Sha Tsui East. Apart from food, shopping, and popular places of interest, Tsim Sha Tsui is a land of legends brimming with cultural heritage and fascinating stories.

Luxury 5-Star Hotel in Hong Kong | Kowloon Shangri-La

About the Role

As a Chef de Cuisine - Cafe KOOL, you will be focusing on delivering exceptional dining experiences by ensuring timely, courteous and professional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operation of the kitchen, including food production, quality control and presentation
• Ensure the highest standards of productivity, consistency and quality assurance for all aspects
• Maintain and improve food quality and consistency to meet or exceed guest expectations while adhering to food hygiene and safety requirements
• Assist Executive Chef with the preparation and control of annual budget by monitoring the effective utilization of available resources in capital expenditure, food costs, operating equipment and manpower within areas of responsibilities
• Motivate the team to continue to excel 
• Lead by example demonstrating attributes aligning with Company's core values
• Be physically involved in all aspects of daily operations and provide guidance as required
• Be approachable and committed to team members' professional and personal development
• Achieve the highest standard through strict adherence to the hygiene and sanitation policies

About You

• Minimum 8 years’ of relevant experience in prestigious hotels or restaurants with 3 years in a same capacity
• Extensive knowledge and exposure in authentic Italian cuisine is definitely an advantage
• Sound knowledge of cost control and menu engineering with high creativity and food quality
• Proven record in operating a sizable cuisine with a diversity of food stations and strong food wastage management
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with strong initiatives to interact with customers and staff
• Well versed with both internet and email technology
• Innovative, profit-oriented and strong sense in business acumen
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English