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Head of Kitchen

1. Job Description

1. Strategic & Operations Management

  • Develop the overall culinary strategy, operational direction, and business plans for the Kitchen Division across the A25 Hotel system.
  • Manage, supervise, and coordinate all kitchen operations across the hotel chain, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and compliance with company standards.
  • Develop, standardize, and continuously improve kitchen operating procedures, recipes, food preparation methods, ingredient specifications, and quality standards.

2. Quality & Cost Management

  • Monitor and ensure food quality, presentation, and service standards across all properties.
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, occupational health & safety, and fire prevention regulations.
  • Control Food Cost, raw material consumption, waste levels, and recommend solutions to optimize costs while maintaining product quality.

3. Menu Development

  • Develop, improve, and standardize menus in line with the Company's business strategy and each hotel's operating model.
  • Research culinary trends and introduce new menu concepts to enhance guest satisfaction and increase revenue.

4. People Management

  • Develop the organizational structure and workforce plan for the Kitchen Division across the hotel system.
  • Recruit, train, coach, evaluate, and develop Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, and kitchen staff.
  • Build succession plans, evaluate employee performance, and recommend reward and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.

5. Inspection & Continuous Improvement

  • Conduct regular and surprise inspections of kitchen operations across all hotels to ensure compliance with operational procedures, food quality standards, and service requirements.
  • Analyze operational performance and recommend continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and business efficiency.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration & Reporting

  • Collaborate with other departments to support culinary promotions, hotel openings, special events, and new business projects.
  • Prepare periodic reports, operational analyses, and other assignments as required by the Management.

2. Requirements

  • Male/Female, 30–50 years old.
  • College or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, or related disciplines.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in culinary operations, including at least 2 years in a kitchen management role within hotels or restaurant chains.
  • Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, Food Cost control, recipe standardization, inventory management, and food safety regulations.
  • Proven leadership, people management, coaching, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Strong managerial mindset with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Able to work effectively under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced operating environment.

3. Benefits

  • Competitive salary: VND 25–45 million/month (negotiable based on qualifications and experience).
  • Annual salary review.
  • Seniority bonus: From the 13th month onward, receive an additional 1% seniority allowance for each completed year of service.
  • Excellent career advancement opportunities.
  • Accommodation provided for employees relocating from other provinces.
  • Free meals during working shifts.
  • Weekly, monthly, annual, and special performance bonuses.
  • Employee welfare benefits including birthdays, weddings, bereavement support, and other company care programs.
  • Full Social Insurance, Health Insurance, and Unemployment Insurance in accordance with Vietnamese labor laws.

Interview Locations

  • Hanoi Office
  • 98 Son Tay Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Ho Chi Minh City Office
  • 55 Cach Mang Thang 8 Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Contact Information

  • Application Email: tuyendung@a25hotel.com
  • Recruitment Hotline
  • Hanoi: +84 906 239 925
  • Ho Chi Minh City: +84 964 468 325

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