The Singing Bamboo is a well-established Chinese restaurant in West Palm Beach serving the community for more than 40 years. Our menu includes Cantonese cuisine, traditional Chinese dishes, Chinese-American classics, dim sum, seafood, wok dishes, roast meats and more.
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Chinese Cuisine Head Chef to lead our kitchen long term.
This is not an office-only Executive Chef position. We need someone who can cook at a high level, work the wok during service, understand traditional Chinese kitchen techniques, train employees and take ownership of food quality and consistency.
What we need
- Strong professional experience cooking Chinese cuisine
- Advanced commercial wok skills
- Knowledge of Cantonese cooking strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of Chinese sauces, marinades, velveting, stir-fry techniques and high-volume service
- Ability to reproduce dishes consistently every time
- Ability to train and develop kitchen staff
- Strong organization and cleanliness
- Experience managing prep, inventory, ordering and food waste
- Ability to help standardize and document recipes and procedures
- Strong leadership without unnecessary ego or drama
- Reliable and interested in a long-term position
Experience with dim sum, Chinese BBQ/roast meats, seafood and traditional Chinese dishes is a major plus.
Mandarin or Cantonese is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
The Head Chef will:
- Lead daily kitchen operations
- Cook and supervise high-volume wok service
- Maintain food quality and consistency
- Train cooks on recipes and techniques
- Create and maintain standardized recipes
- Improve prep and station organization
- Monitor portions and food waste
- Assist with purchasing and inventory
- Maintain sanitation and food-safety standards
- Work directly with ownership on continued improvement of the restaurant
Compensation
$65,000–$80,000 annually depending on experience and ability.
We are willing to invest in the right person.
Additional opportunities may include:
- Performance-based compensation
- Paid time off
- Employee meals
- Relocation assistance for exceptional candidates
- Long-term advancement
Full-time, year-round position.
To apply, please include a brief description of your Chinese cooking experience and the types of Chinese cuisine/stations you have worked with.
