Job Details

The Sen Pad Thai team is looking for a motivated and passionate Head-Chef to come on board! You will be working in a fast-paced environment and will have a chance to work with local ingredients and complex Thai flavors. We are looking for a permanent and full-time Head-Chef.

Education, Skills and Experiences required:
• Completion of high school
• Management training and several years of experience in commercial food preparation, including two years in a supervisory capacity and experience as a sous-chef, specialist chef or chef.
• Passionate about the integrity of preparing quality dishes
• Must be able to work in fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Must be a team player

Language: Written and Oral skills in English

Compensation: $23.00 - $27.00/hour + tips/gratuities, staff meals, extended Sunlife medical plan (after 1-year continuous full-time work), 4% Vacation Pay

Work location: 1689 Johnston Street, Unit 281, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9

Please send your resume to hr.senthaicuisine@outlook.com (e-mail).
* Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities
• Constructing menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer
• Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
• Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality
• Developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele
• Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
• Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices
• Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed
• Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Staying up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen processes
• Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organizing repairs when needed
• Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary
• Ensuring that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience
• Recruit and hire staff
• May prepare and cook food on a regular basis