Job Description

Maenam is located in the heart of Kitsilano area. We serve authentic Thai cuisine with innovative twists on centuries-old recipes. We are currently looking for a permanent and full-time Head Chef.

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 organising 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

Education, skills and experience 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: Communication skills in English

Compensation: $38.40 per hour, plus tips/gratuities, staff meals, extended Sunlife medical plan (after 1-year continuous full-time work), 4% Vacation Pay

Work location: 1938 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5

Please send your resume to hr.maenamthai@gmail.com (e-mail)

* Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.