Executive Chef - European / Western culinary background

Head Chef / Executive Chef - European / Western culinary background
Location： China, Shanghai

Focusing on casual dining operations, leadership of four existing outlets, and the upcoming expansion into Tokyo.

Requirements

Minimum 8–10 years of culinary experience, with substantial experience in Western cuisine and casual dining.

Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, Group Chef, or equivalent senior culinary leader.
Demonstrated experience managing kitchen operations across multiple restaurant outlets.
Strong expertise in menu engineering, recipe standardization, food costing, and kitchen profitability.
Experience launching new restaurants or supporting restaurant expansion projects.
Strong leadership, team management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Commercially minded, hands-on, and capable of balancing culinary creativity with operational efficiency.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented restaurant business.
Preferred QualificationsExperience with an expanding restaurant brand or multi-outlet casual dining group.Previous experience opening restaurants in international markets.
Exposure to the Japanese market or experience adapting menus for Japanese customers.
Experience in kitchen setup, supplier sourcing, and pre-opening operations.