Hakkasan | Lead Wok Chef

Lead Wok Chef (Hakkasan)

Fontainebleau Miami Beach –
Hakkasan

Location:

Miami Beach, FL

Position Summary:

The Lead Wok Chef assists with day‑to‑day kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation. This role supports the Chef de Cuisine and serves as a liaison between kitchen staff, restaurant managers, and serving personnel.

• Oversee production and assist with the preparation of food.
• Create and revise all basic recipes with Chef de Cuisine.
• Act as liaison with restaurant managers and serving staff.
• Monitor occupancy forecasts to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Provide recipes, training, and experience to all staff to adhere to the quality standards of the department.
• Ensure the assigned station is properly set prior to service and make the necessary corrections if needed.
• Ensure food is handled, processed, and stored in accordance with the HACCP program.
• Maintain good customer relations at all times, especially in public areas of the hotel.
• Schedule labor force and assign work for efficient use of equipment and personnel.
• Ensure compliance by all culinary personnel with company and departmental rules, policies, and procedures.
• Plan, manage, and monitor work while hiring, communicating, coaching staff, and building relationships.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school education or equivalent; culinary or apprenticeship program preferred.
• Relevant experience in high‑quality, high‑volume, multi‑unit operations preferred. Two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Food Safety Employee Training required.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures, and HACCP.
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff, and guests.
• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitality