Now hiring
Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
We have the vision. We need the chef who will put it on the plate.- Positions available
- 1
- Closing
- Open until filled
- Location
- Vientiane, near the Thai Embassy
Responsibilities
- Create and evolve the menu, with standardized recipes, portions and plating
- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, including food preparation, cleaning and organization
- Cook and run the pass during service
- Lead, train and supervise the kitchen team
- Schedule the kitchen team
- Keep the kitchen and its equipment clean, maintained and in good working order
- Maintain food safety and consistent quality on every plate
- Control food costs, portions and waste, and assist with inventory and ordering
- Plan the weekly specials and keep the menu fresh, together with management
Requirements
- Proven professional kitchen and leadership experience
- Experience across several Asian and Western cuisines
- Conversational English; interviews will be conducted in English
- Strong organization, training ability and food-cost control
Preferred, not required
Experience opening a kitchen or developing a complete menu
Additional language skills are preferred, particularly Korean or Chinese.
What we offer
Competitive salary plus a performance-based profit incentive.
Hours and benefits
Six days a week, with a rotating day off. Shifts of up to eight hours, including evenings and weekends.
Daily staff meal, uniforms provided, social security, and paid annual leave and public holidays.
How to apply
Complete the application form with your previous experience and the additional information requested in this posting. A résumé is not required.
In the previous-experience field, include the cuisines and kitchen responsibilities you know best, along with any menu-development, training, costing, inventory or leadership experience. In the additional-information field, write two short paragraphs: explain why working at Mixed Company interests you and why you would be a good fit, then describe your cooking philosophy. If you can, include photos of dishes you have made in the supporting files. Please write in your own words: your written English should reflect how you speak in the interview.
How we hire: a short English conversation, an interview with management, reference checks, then a paid cooking trial for our finalists.
We're interviewing now. The start date follows our opening schedule and will be confirmed with the selected candidate.