About Restaurant YuLan
Welcome to Restaurant YuLan, a premier fine dining destination where tradition meets innovation. We specialize in Chinese-inspired, Pan-Asian cuisine, elevating beloved flavor profiles through modern culinary techniques, pristine local ingredients, and breathtaking presentation. At YuLan, we believe in telling a story with every dish, delivering a luxurious and unforgettable dining experience to our guests.
We are currently seeking a passionate, driven, and highly skilled Sous Chef/ Chef De Partie to join our back-of-house leadership team.
The Role
As the Sous Chef/Chef De Partie at Restaurant YuLan, you will cooperate with the Executive Sous Chef, playing a critical role in the daily execution of our highly acclaimed menu. You will help lead a dedicated brigade of cooks, ensuring that every dish leaving the pass meets our exacting standards for taste, temperature, and visual artistry. The ideal candidate has a deep respect for Asian culinary traditions—particularly knowledge of Asian Ingredients and flavor balancing—coupled with the refinement and discipline of a fine dining background.
Key Responsibilities
- Culinary Excellence: Assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in managing all kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service and flawless execution of our Pan-Asian menu.
- Team Leadership: Train, mentor, and inspire line cooks and prep staff. Foster a culture of respect, urgency, and continuous learning within the kitchen.
- Quality Control: Taste and oversee the production of sauces, broths, and complex prep items to guarantee consistency and authenticity.
- Station Management: Work the line during busy services, master all stations (including the wok station, training will be offered), and step in wherever needed to maintain the flow of service.
- Administrative Duties: Assist with inventory management, food cost controls,
ordering, and receiving.
- Health & Safety: Maintain the highest standards of sanitation, food safety, and kitchen organization, strictly adhering to all local health department regulations.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 1-2 years in a Sous Chef or Lead Chef de Partie role within a fine dining setting.
- Cuisine Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of Asian ingredients, flavor profiles, and cooking methods. Be familiar with western cooking methods. Strong wok skills are highly preferred.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team in a high-pressure, fast-paced setting while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
- Attention to Detail: An artistic eye for plating and a relentless commitment to perfection on every plate.
- Flexibility: Open availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the restaurant's operating hours.
- Certifications: Valid Food Handler/ServSafe certification (or equivalent local requirement).
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: [$65,000 - $68,000] based on experience.
- Free on site staff parking
- Growth: Paid time off (PTO) and opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing restaurant group.
- Perks: Daily staff meals, dining discounts, and an inspiring, state-of-the-art kitchen environment.
How to Apply
If you have a fiery passion for Pan-Asian cuisine and the precision of fine dining, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a perfect fit for Restaurant YuLan to
[email protected] or apply directly through this portal.
Restaurant YuLan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
📌 Sous Chef/Chef De Partie Position at New Fine Dining Chinese Restaurant (Canada)
🏢 RESTAURANT YULAN
📍 Canada