Chinese Chef

About the role

Vision Focus is seeking an experienced Chinese Chef to lead the preparation and execution of high‑quality Chinese cuisine at its on‑site kitchen in Islamabad. This full‑time position involves creating authentic recipes, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring consistent taste, presentation, and portion control.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook a diverse range of Chinese dishes, including wok‑cooked items, dim sum, and regional specialties.
• Develop and standardise recipes, seasonal specials, and menu items in collaboration with management.
• Oversee kitchen operations during service, manage staff schedules, and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Monitor inventory, control food costs, coordinate with suppliers, and minimise waste.
• Enforce strict hygiene and food‑safety standards, ensuring compliance with local health regulations.

Required profile

• Proven expertise in Chinese cuisine with hands‑on experience in wok cooking, dim sum preparation, and sauce formulation.
• Strong background in menu development, recipe standardisation, and portion control for restaurant operations.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff, organising stations, and planning workflow.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and local health regulations.
• Ability to manage inventory, monitor food costs, and work with suppliers for quality ingredients.

Required skills

• Wok cooking techniques
• Dim sum preparation
• Sauce creation and regional Chinese specialties
• Menu development and recipe standardisation
• Portion control
• Kitchen management and staff supervision
• Inventory management
• Food‑cost monitoring