Job Overview

Multiflora Rose Café & Restaurant Corp.is seeking an experienced chef with a strong background in Vietnamese cuisine. You will be responsible for running kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, supervising and scheduling staff, researching and developing new menu items, contributing to a positive dining experience for guests, and supporting the growth and reputation of the restaurant's brand.

Duties

- Manage and oversee all kitchen operations.
- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities.
- Prepare and cook full-course Vietnamese meals and individual dishes
- Develop, update, and refine menus in alignment with the restaurant’s brand and culinary vision.
- Create and develop signature dishes for the restaurant.
- Recommend seasonal menus, special event menus, and promotional offerings.
- Consult with clients regarding menus for banquets, catering services, and special events.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen staff.
- Schedule staff shifts, assign duties, and monitor kitchen staff performance.
- Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
- Personally prepare and cook dishes for special guests or events as required.
- Plan purchasing activities and oversee inventory levels and ingredient quality.
- Manage, maintain, and ensure the effective use of kitchen equipment.
- Control food costs, estimate food requirements, and monitor food and labour costs.
- Ensure the quality, flavour, portioning,



and presentation of all dishes meet the restaurant’s standards.
- Monitor customer feedback and recommend improvements to menu items and food offerings.
- Assist in resolving customer concerns and complaints related to food quality and kitchen services.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, occupational health, and workplace safety regulations.

Qualifications

- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Cook's trade certification or equivalent credentials is required.
- A minimum 3 years of experience as a chef in a commercial kitchen, including experience preparing Vietnamese cuisine, is required.
- Demonstrated experience in menu planning, recipe development, and kitchen management.
- Knowledge of food preparation techniques and cooking methods with safe food handling practices.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and lead kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in inventory control, food purchasing, cost management, and labour scheduling.
- Robust organizational, leadership, and time-management skills.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team, proficiency in English is required, proficiency in Vietnamese is an asset.

Apply by email: [email protected] Please submit a resume describing your relevant experience preparing Vietnamese dishes. Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Pay: $38.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef– Vietnamese cuisine (Vancouver)
🏢 Multiflora Rose Café u0026 Restaurant
📍 Vancouver