About the Role

We're now looking for an energetic and focused Head Chef to join The Optimist, our iconic, Barcelona-inspired Northern Spanish grill on Hennessy Road.

Fast track your career progression, join an internationally diverse work environment, learn about incredible Spanish dishes, and develop as a chef and leader.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and motivate the team
• Maintain cuisine standards
• Develop new dishes
• Order, maintain, and optimise stock levels to ensure both smooth operations and controlled cost of goods
• Ensure kitchen flow, order and cleanliness

Requirements

• At least 2 years experience as a Head Chef in a highly reputable restaurant
• Proven people management skills
• A strong background in Italian cuisine
• Positive attitude with a teamwork mindset
• Fluency in English is a must, other languages are advantageous
• Embodies our behavioural values – Teamwork, Be Nice, Commitment, and Positivity

Benefits

• 50% discount at all our restaurants
• Guaranteed monthly incentive bonus – the teams make our venues successful and are rewarded in line with its performance!
• Cash and credit card tips
• Medical insurance
• Referral bonus

Discover more about your next adventure: https://theoptimist.hk/our-philosophy/