Job Description: Master Chef Dim Sum (Mumbai)
Role Overview
The Master Chef Dim Sum will lead the dim sum kitchen, creating exceptional classic and contemporary dim sum dishes for a top-tier restaurant in Mumbai. This role demands expert knowledge of Chinese culinary traditions, creative flair, and a commitment to high standards in food quality, presentation, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, prepare, and present a diverse selection of traditional and modern dim sum items (including dumplings, buns, rolls, and specialty dishes) with precise attention to authenticity, taste, and aesthetics.
- Source and inspect premium ingredients, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with food safety standards.
- Innovate and update the dim sum menu, developing new recipes and accommodating guest preferences and market trends.
- Train, supervise, and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff in techniques, hygiene standards, and kitchen best practices.
- Manage inventory, food orders, and cost control, ensuring efficient kitchen operations and minimizing waste.
- Maintain strict health, safety, and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen.
- Collaborate with management and service staff to ensure outstanding guest experiences, handle special requests, and uphold restaurant reputation.
- Engage with guests as required, explain menu offerings, and incorporate feedback to enhance the dining experience.
Requirements
- At least 3 years experience as a Dim Sum Chef or Master Chef in a high-profile restaurant or hotel kitchen.
- Deep mastery of dim sum cooking techniques (steaming, frying, shaping, etc.) and ingredient selection.
- Culinary diploma/degree preferred.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and team-building skills.
- Strong creativity, attention to detail, and guest service orientation.
- Thorough knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards applicable in Mumbai.
