Operations Director job / corporate Executive Chef Dim Sum restaurant group Belgium
- ATTRACTIVE salary +bonus + stock options
- opening the very best Dim Sum restaurants accross Europe
- reports to Owner CEO
- Corporate HQ Brussels, Belgium, Europe
Overview of the role:
Key member of the top management team of a mid/high end dim sum chain. Supervises all kitchen related operations. Selects, trains and supervises all food production employees. Purshases./issues food items and supplies. Participates in all menu decisions with CEO. As this position is for the first restaurant of a future chain must have capacity/potential to run multiple kitchen operations within 1 year.
Responsibilities:
• Full accountability of the kitchen operations and staff
• Menu planning
• Purchasing
• Process management of restaurant operations
• “Second in command” behind the CEO
• Ensure food items are prepared according to company standards of quality and consistency
• Within one year must be capable of running a multiple kitchen operation
• Will need to train 5-7 head chefs for new restaurants within 3 years
Requirements
• More than 5 years experience in the relevant field
• Must have experience in Din Tai Fung or other fast pace dim sum chains
• Strong educational background
• Must have proven chef training track record
• Able to work in fast-paced start up environment
• Has restaurant opening experience
• Singapore, Taiwan or Hong Kong national preferred
• Fully bilingual English and Mandarin (French a plus)
• Must be willing to relocate to Europe (Brussels) for 5 years
Company Overview
The company has the objective of becoming the leader in Dim Sum restaurants in continental Europe. It will start operations from a first restaurant in Europe’s capital city: Brussels. After rolling out 5-7 restaurants in Belgium it will move into the French, Dutch and German markets. The aim is to bring the best of traditional Chinese Dim Sums to European customers. The owner has more than 15 years of top management experience in the service industry, holds an Insead MBA and has serious financial backing.
Compensation
Fixed salary to attract the best+relocation+bonus+stock options after 3 years