139 Head Chefs jobs in Malaysia

Folks love our gourmet coffee and cakes, too, and because of this, DÔME Café is where everyone wants to Eat, Drink & Meet. Whether spending time with loved ones or conducting a business lunch, DÔME Café, with its warm, charming, old-world European interiors and diverse menu offerings, sets the perfect tone for creating great moments.

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for all menu items as well as the smooth running of the kitchen including training, assigning and motivating kitchen staff. The Kitchen Manager will work with the Cafe Manager in making customer satisfaction the highest priority.

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Job Descriptions :

• Support Executive Chef in Daily Operations : Oversee the day-to-day operations of the canteen kitchen, ensuring smooth coordination with the Executive Chef de Cuisine.
• Menu Implementation & Nutrition Standards :Execute menus planned in consultation with the Executive Chef, ensuring meals are balanced, nutritious, and suitable for students and staff.
• Food Safety & Quality Assurance :Enforce strict compliance with HACCP, school health guidelines, and hygiene standards, reporting any issues directly to the Executive Chef.
• Staff Supervision & Scheduling :Manage kitchen staff rosters, assign tasks, and ensure proper training under the guidance of the Executive Chef de Cuisine.
• Inventory & Procurement Control :Monitor food supplies, storage, and usage; prepare requisitions for approval by the Executive Chef to maintain cost efficiency.
• Service Coordination & Timeliness :Ensure meals are prepared and served according to the school's schedule, coordinating closely with the service team to meet peak demands.
• Reporting & Compliance :Provide daily and weekly reports on kitchen operations, food costs, and staff performance directly to the Executive Chef de Cuisine.

Requirements :

• Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or Food & Beverage Management, with valid Food Safety & Hygiene (HACCP or equivalent) certification.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a kitchen management or supervisory role, preferably in a school, institutional, or large-scale catering environment.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, nutrition, food safety, stock management, and cost control.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to supervise, train, and motivate a diverse kitchen team.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken, with the ability to interact effectively with staff, management, and the school community.
• Professional, reliable, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure while maintaining high service and hygiene standards.

Interested candidate please send your resume/CV at

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM4, RM5,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Maternity leave
• Meal provided
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Application Question(s):

• Your notice period?
• Why we should hire you? Your strengths? Your weakness? Please elaborate.
• Based your answers above, what is your expected salary?

Work Location: In person

Job Description

• Oversee daily kitchen production and ensure smooth output for RTC, RTD, and RTE products.
• Monitor product consistency, taste, and adherence to brand standards.
• Manage kitchen team schedules, floor supervision, and manpower allocation.
• Guide and coach team members on recipe execution and operational standards.
• Maintain high food quality, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Monitor yield, waste, and efficiency metrics.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, Halal, and other food safety practices.
• Maintain kitchen SOPs, ensure equipment readiness, and enforce safety compliance.
• Support new product launches with kitchen feasibility assessments and SOP feedback.
• Manage procurement of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging required for production.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, track deliveries, and ensure timely replenishment.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Warehouse teams to ensure stock accuracy and availability.
• Collaborate with other departments such as QA/QC, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Fulfillment teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Conduct tasting sessions and guide team on recipe execution.
• Other duties as may arise from time to time and as may be assigned to the employee.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in central kitchen or food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership in operations, team handling, and kitchen processes.
• Working knowledge of ISO, Halal, and food safety practices.
• Able to manage execution and support product improvement.
• Male Malaysian Mandarin speaker, able to communicate effectively with Mandarin-speaking suppliers.
• Hands-on, proactive, and collaborative.
• MUST work for 6-day shifts with granted 1 off day on weekday per week.
• MUST work 7.5 hours exclude break per day.
• MUST work on Public Holidays and weekend.
• Must be age 18 and above and Malaysian citizen.

Salary : RM5,000.00 per month.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM5,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Work Location: In person

Job Description:

1. Developing new product according to development requests and involve in improvement of existing products
2. Look out for new trends and new products in the market
3. Control Food Cost
4. Daily ordering of food and supplies.
5. Inventory Management
6. Ensure that food preparation areas are clean and hygienic, meeting company SOP/SOC
7. Keep up-to-date with current promotions and new items in menu
8. Ensure the procedures for supplies, equipment, and work areas are in compliance with safety standards and SOP
9. Assist in keeping food wastage to minimum, through correct product measurements
10. Maintain good knowledge on standard food preparation through training, and training of Junior Kitchen team
11. Always adhere to all company policies and procedures

Requirements :

1. At least 3 years of experience in F&B (Kitchen) industry, experience in Chinese (Si Chuan) Cuisine is a bonus

2. Mature, responsible and positive attitude

3. Possess good initiative and leadership skills

4. Able to commit on weekends and public holiday

5. Preferred Chinese

职位类型:全职

薪资: 每月最高 RM6,500.00

Work Location: 现场办公

About Us

Nong Geng Ji is a leading brand in Hunan Cuisine, with over 100 stores worldwide. We are now bringing our authentic and delicious Hunan dishes to Malaysia & Singapore Using traditional Hunan-style cooking techniques and only the freshest native Hunan ingredients, we take pride in serving signature dishes like Stir-Fried Pork with Abalone and Chili, Signature Grass Fish Fillet with Chili, and Stir-Fried Beef with Dried Chili.

If you have a passion for excellence in kitchen management and a love for Chinese cuisine, we want you on our team

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an established international brand with a strong culinary reputation.
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing F&B company.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Exposure to authentic Hunan cuisine and innovative culinary techniques.
• Supportive team environment that values passion and expertise.

What you will be doing (Key Responsibilities):

• Product Development – Create and improve dishes based on development requests and market trends.
• Market Research – Stay ahead by identifying new food trends and innovative products.
• Food Cost Management – Ensure cost control while maintaining food quality and portioning.
• Ordering & Inventory – Handle daily ordering of ingredients and supplies, while keeping stock levels optimized.
• Hygiene & Compliance – Ensure food preparation areas follow company SOPs and safety standards.
• Menu Knowledge – Stay updated on promotions and new menu items to enhance customer experience.
• Waste Reduction – Minimize food wastage through proper portioning and control.
• Training & Leadership – Guide, train, and mentor junior kitchen team members in standard food preparation.
• Team Collaboration – Work closely with management and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Company Standards – Adhere to all company policies and procedures to maintain excellence.

What do we need from you (Job Requirements):

• Experience – At least 3 years in the F&B (Kitchen) industry; experience in Chinese (Si Chuan) cuisine is a plus
• Commitment – Willing to work weekends and public holidays as needed.

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Apply now and be part of our exciting journey

Job Title: Kitchen Supervisor/Manager

Department: Kitchen Operations

Reports To: Managing Director

Job Purpose:

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing the day to day operational management of the kitchen, ensuring that production runs smoothly, quality standards are met, and hygiene compliance is maintained. This role supports the kitchen team in executing culinary plans and managing kitchen staff to achieve operational efficiency and consistent meal output aligned with Merit Kitchen's standards.

• On-time meal preparation and delivery according to production plan.

• Zero major hygiene or food safety violations.

• Inventory variance maintained within acceptable limits.

• Smooth kitchen operations with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Kitchen Operations & Workflow

• Supervise and coordinate daily kitchen activities to ensure timely meal preparation and packaging.

• Assign tasks and monitor workflow to meet production schedules set by the company.

• Ensure kitchen facilities, equipment, and utensils are clean, maintained, and operational.

2. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Implement and enforce HACCP, Halal, and food safety standards as directed by the company.

• Conduct regular checks on food handling, portioning, and packaging to maintain quality consistency.

• Document and report any QC issues or non-compliance to the company's directors for corrective actions.

3. Inventory & Resource Management

• Manage stock levels of raw materials, packaging, and supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.

• Coordinate with suppliers for timely deliveries and maintain accurate inventory records.

• Minimize wastage through effective storage and portion control practices.

4. Staff Supervision & Training

• Supervise kitchen support staff, ensuring adherence to SOPs and hygiene practices.

• Conduct on the job training for new staff and reinforce proper workflow execution.

• Support kitchen team in monitoring staff performance and maintaining discipline in the kitchen.

5. Execution Support for Menu Plans

• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure recipes and production requirements are followed accurately.

• Provide operational feedback to the company's directors regarding kitchen efficiency and production challenges.

6. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of production logs, inventory usage, hygiene checklists, and QC reports.

• Submit operational reports to the company's directors regularly for review and guidance.

Job Requirement

* Minimum 2 years of working experience as a Chef in restaurants, hotels, or catering.

* Skilled in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen management.

* Able to develop and follow recipes to maintain consistent food quality.

* Knowledge of food hygiene, safety standards, and kitchen cleanliness practices.

* Strong sense of responsibility, teamwork, and time management.

* Able to work under pressure and during peak hours.

* Willing to work on weekends and public holidays if required.

Added Advantage:

* Experience in central kitchen operations (production, bulk cooking, portioning, food prep).

* Possess culinary certification or diploma.

* Previous experience in menu planning and cost control.

About the role

As the Assistant Kitchen Operation Manager at Vivo Food Sdn Bhd, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. This is a full-time position based in Johor Bahru, Johor, where you will work closely with the Head Chef and Kitchen Manager to ensure the efficient and smooth running of the kitchen.

What you'll be doing

1. Assist in the planning and coordination of all kitchen activities, including menu planning, food preparation, and service delivery
2. Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation to maintain the highest standards
3. Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring they adhere to food safety and hygiene protocols
4. Manage inventory, ordering, and budgeting for the kitchen
5. Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service delivery
6. Troubleshoot any issues that arise in the kitchen and implement solutions
7. Contribute to the development and enhancement of kitchen operations and procedures

What we're looking for

1. Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry
2. Proven track record of managing a busy kitchen operation
3. Excellent communication and leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate a team
4. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to address challenges
5. Thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations
6. Proficiency in inventory management and budgeting
7. Passion for the culinary arts and a commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience

What we offer

At Vivo Food Sdn Bhd, we believe in nurturing our talent and providing opportunities for professional growth. As the Assistant Kitchen Operation Manager, you will have the chance to work alongside experienced industry leaders, learn from their expertise, and contribute to the continued success of our brand. We offer competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that encourages work-life balance.

About us

Vivo Food Sdn Bhd is a leading food and beverage company in Malaysia, known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service. With a diverse portfolio of popular dining concepts, we are dedicated to providing our guests with a truly memorable dining experience. Our team of passionate professionals is the backbone of our success, and we are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing family.

Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth of Vivo Food Sdn Bhd.

Company Description
The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

Job Description

• You take ownership for ensuring food safety in all parts of the store and train others as appropriate.
• You lead and manage co-workers so that we provide irresistible food offers of good taste and quality served in a safe and efficient way.
• You are responsible to develop strategy and operational competent.
• You ensure the daily operational routines and actions set out for the area are implemented.
• You will also ensure that the IKEA Quality and Food Safety Policies and routines are followed.
• You will create a "safety first" culture where co-workers are encouraged to raise and discuss concerns and solutions.
• You will ensure there is the right number of co-workers in the right place at the right time to run the area successfully.
• You will support and coach the colleagues on the job so they can meet the needs of our customers and grow professionally.
• You will lead by example and am a good ambassador for the IKEA store in all contact with our customers.
• You will have a daily dialogue with our customers to get continuous feedback about their experiences and to learn more about their needs and wants and then take action based on their input.

Qualifications

• You have culinary experience working in kitchen environment within hotel or F&B industry with proven leadership abilities and commercial insight in ensuring effective cost and resource management.
• You have a deep passion for food quality and customer satisfaction.
• You have experience and exposure in stock forecasting and planning.
• You possess decision-making and problem-solving abilities with the drive to make things happen.
• You are people and service-oriented, who able to support the retail peak periods of the store while still maintaining your excellent communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with both internal and external customers.

Additional Information
Please apply by

Important Note:
You are invited to the
Life at Home journey with IKEA
. Click >>here* to begin your journey. Kindly note that your job application will be
processed
when you complete the assignment.

• If you can't access the link, please go to the original job posting at Smart Recruiter.

Working with us has its rewards
Wherever you work within IKEA Southeast Asia, you enjoy a wide range of benefits. Here are just some of them:

IKEA discounts
Co-workers are our most values customers and are entitled to a 15% discount on any home furnishings and food sold in our stores, from the first day of work.

Flexi Benefits
We offer flexi benefits to cater our co-workers who are in different life stages with differing benefits needs. Within an annual Flexible Spending Account, co-workers can claim against dental, optical, fitness memberships or classes, vaccination or immunisation, non-insured outpatient medical expenses, health screenings, health supplements, IKEA purchases, health aid & equipment and mental health.

Maternity and paternity leave
We give mother four consecutive months of maternity leave and father receives four weeks of paid time off after a baby has arrived to help share the joys – and responsible – at home.

Gifts
We enjoy special occasions together and give tokens to mark birthdays, marriage, the arrival of a baby. We reward loyalty through our Long Service Awards/

Work environment
As home furnish experts, we take pride in providing inspiring workplaces that showcase IKEA products and create a relaxed, open atmosphere where we work side by side.

Incentive plan
All co-workers may earn an annual financial reward when we meet our shared business objectives.

Free Parking
All co-workers are given free parking.

Please apply by
24 September 2025
.

Company Description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

Job Description

• You take ownership for ensuring food safety in all parts of the store and train others as appropriate.
• You lead and manage co-workers so that we provide irresistible food offers of good taste and quality served in a safe and efficient way.
• You are responsible to develop strategy and operational competent.
• You ensure the daily operational routines and actions set out for the area are implemented.
• You will also ensure that the IKEA Quality and Food Safety Policies and routines are followed.
• You will create a "safety first" culture where co-workers are encouraged to raise and discuss concerns and solutions.
• You will ensure there is the right number of co-workers in the right place at the right time to run the area successfully.
• You will support and coach the colleagues on the job so they can meet the needs of our customers and grow professionally.
• You will lead by example and am a good ambassador for the IKEA store in all contact with our customers.
• You will have a daily dialogue with our customers to get continuous feedback about their experiences and to learn more about their needs and wants and then take action based on their input.

Qualifications

• You have culinary experience working in kitchen environment within hotel or F&B industry with proven leadership abilities and commercial insight in ensuring effective cost and resource management.
• You have a deep passion for food quality and customer satisfaction.
• You have experience and exposure in stock forecasting and planning.
• You possess decision-making and problem-solving abilities with the drive to make things happen.
• You are people and service-oriented, who able to support the retail peak periods of the store while still maintaining your excellent communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with both internal and external customers.

Additional Information

Please apply by

Important Note:

You are invited to the Life at Home journey with IKEA. Click >>here* to begin your journey. Kindly note that your job application will be processed when you complete the assignment.

• If you can't access the link, please go to the original job posting at Smart Recruiter.

Working with us has its rewards

Wherever you work within IKEA Southeast Asia, you enjoy a wide range of benefits. Here are just some of them:

IKEA discounts

Co-workers are our most values customers and are entitled to a 15% discount on any home furnishings and food sold in our stores, from the first day of work.

Flexi benefits

We offer flexi benefits to cater our co-workers who are in different life stages with differing benefits needs. Within an annual Flexible Spending Account, co-workers can claim against dental, optical, fitness memberships or classes, vaccination or immunisation, non-insured outpatient medical expenses, health screenings, health supplements, IKEA purchases, health aid & equipment and mental health.

Maternity and paternity leave

We give mother four consecutive months of maternity leave and father receives four weeks of paid time off after a baby has arrived to help share the joys – and responsible – at home.

Gifts

We enjoy special occasions together and give tokens to mark birthdays, marriage, the arrival of a baby. We reward loyalty through our Long Service Awards/

Work environment

As home furnish experts, we take pride in providing inspiring workplaces that showcase IKEA products and create a relaxed, open atmosphere where we work side by side.

Incentive plan

All co-workers may earn an annual financial reward when we meet our shared business objectives.

Free Parking

All co-workers are given free parking.

Please apply by 24 September 2025.