Chef De Cuisine- Chinese Cuisine (Miami, FL)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Chef De Cuisine- Chinese Cuisine (Miami, FL)  

Salary: $90K/Yr - $100K/Yr.

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits 

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations!  Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards -  Best Places to Work,  This is R/A !

Job Summary

As the Chef de Cuisine – Chinese Cuisine, you will play a key role in the successful operation of the culinary department, with a specialized focus on authentic and modern Chinese dishes. Responsibilities include overseeing the preparation and execution of Chinese menu items, ensuring proper techniques, flavor profiles, and presentation standards. You will assist in developing daily menus, including traditional and innovative offerings, while maintaining consistency and quality. This role may also involve supervising hourly culinary staff, collaborating with the Executive Chef on menu development, and supporting inventory management and ordering.

*Experience with authentic and traditional Chinese cuisine required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account
• Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
• Produces and executes catering events
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the Company marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with authentic and traditional Chinese cuisine require d
• Strong working knowledge of regional Chinese cuisines (e.g., Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan), with the ability to adapt traditional techniques to high-volume production
• Strong technical foundation in wok cooking, sauce development, and traditional Chinese preparation methods
• Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• High-volume production experience required
• Ability to execute established menus with consistency while contributing to thoughtful menu development
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Req ID: 1530261

Restaurant Associates 

NANCY M TEIXEIRA 

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