Chinese Chef de Cuisine

About the role

Mao, a pan-Asian restaurant in central Yerevan and part of rePublic Group, is looking for an experienced Chinese Chef de Cuisine to lead its Chinese kitchen and raise the standard of its dim sum, wok and noodle offering. You will report to the Executive Chef or General Manager and be responsible for menu, quality, food cost, hygiene and team development.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Chinese menu: starters, hot dishes, dim sum, rice, noodles and soups
• Cook hands-on and lead the line during service
• Develop standardized recipes and plating guides to ensure consistency
• Approve every dish leaving the Chinese section, ensuring quality and timing
• Manage food cost within approved targets, working with the purchasing team on orders and supplier quality
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP) across kitchen, storage and refrigeration
• Recruit, train and develop the Chinese kitchen team
• Support in-house and off-premises projects and events, meeting all deadlines
• Work closely with the front-of-house manager and other departments

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in Chinese cuisine, including 2+ years as Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine
• Proven experience managing food cost and leading a kitchen team
• Working English
• Open to relocating to Yerevan, Armenia

Required skills

• Strong hand-made dim sum and wok skills
• Cantonese/Sichuan expertise is a plus

What we offer

• Competitive net (after-tax) salary
• Accommodation and annual flights home
• Work permit and visa support
• Meals on duty and F&B discounts
• Late-night transportation
• Contract of minimum 2 years, start date ASAP

To apply, send your CV together with photos of your dishes by email or through LinkedIn.