Chin Chin is an established 40-year old brand with locations across California and in Las Vegas, Nevada and opening soon in Toronto, Canada and Waikiki Beach, Hawaii. As part of FTM Hospitality Group, we are also the creative minds and owner / operators of The Butcher, The Baker and The Cappuccino Maker (BBCM) in West Hollywood.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
- Coaching and Guidance – Development of mindset and skillset of all kitchen staff with specific emphasis on franchisees, managers, chefs and supervisors’ ability to recruit and properly train and develop kitchen staff. Work with executive team to ensure all kitchen tests and training material and methods are up to date and effective.
- Champion The Highest Standards – ensure all locations conform to health, safety, and sanitation standards, product specifications, recipes, policies and procedures for all menu items, ingredients and supplies purchased and sold. Uses systems and checklists to ensure consistent adherence to procedures.
- Evaluate kitchen performance and maintains proper employee files including performance reviews, tests and training records.
- Process Optimization – work closely with Back-Of-The-House teams to increase operating efficiency through maximizing productivity of staff, developing new procedures or streamlining processes encompassing all areas including food safety, food presentation, prep and cooking procedures, receiving and storage.
Work Experience
- Minimum 2 years cooking experience in a high volume Chinese or Asian restaurant.
- Previous experience with Wok-cooking prefered.
Job Skills
- Experience preferred but not required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Energetic, personable, and confident with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work flexible shifts
- Able to maintain composure at all times and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Positive, winning mindset and is receptive to coaching
- Takes initiative and leads by example and is supportive and works well alongside team members
- Achieves goals through strong organizational skills and effective time management
Language / Communication Skills
- Must have excellent English written and oral communication skills.
- Multi-lingual skills (Spanish fluency) a plus but not required.
Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:
Regularly, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts which may last 6+ hours. In a normal production kitchen facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move product, equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds.
