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Asian Cuisine Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Salary range $60,000 - $90,000 annually
daily complimentary meals
401K Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Career development opportunities

Job Description

DO & CO is a premier luxury gourmet entertainment company renowned for its commitment to hospitality and culinary excellence across multiple global platforms. Operating through three key business segments — Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels — the company delivers exceptional dining experiences all over the world. DO & CO currently operates in 33 prestigious locations across 12 countries and 3 continents, consistently upholding the highest standards of quality in its products and services. Their passion lies not only in refining classic recipes but also in constantly exploring new culinary horizons, producing innovative offerings that delight... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years culinary experience in high-volume kitchens
  • Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or relevant training
  • Expertise in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian cuisines
  • Skilled in wok cookery, broth preparation, steaming, dumpling making, stir-fry methods, rice and noodle cooking, and seasoning
  • Experience in menu development and tasting execution
  • Knowledge of catering and culinary trends
  • Ability to work long hours on foot
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience in high-volume, full-service kitchens
  • Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts highly desired
  • Relevant training is a must
  • Demonstrated expertise in key Asian cuisines including Chinese (Cantonese, Sichuan or regional specialties), Japanese (sushi, hot kitchen, ramen, kaiseki techniques), Korean (traditional flavors, fermentation, grilling techniques), Thai or Southeast Asian (balance of sweet, sour, spicy, savory profiles)
  • Skilled in Asian culinary fundamentals such as wok cookery, stock and broth preparation, steaming, dumpling production, stir-fry methods, rice and noodle mastery, and traditional seasoning profiles
  • Experience designing or supporting Asian-inspired menus including menu development, tasting execution and cost-efficient ingredient sourcing
  • Knowledge of current catering and global culinary trends
  • Ability to work long hours on foot and in environments with varying temperatures
  • Ability and desire to travel/work multiple events domestically and internationally
  • Flexibility to work different shifts including nights, weekends and holidays based on business needs

Job Duties

  • Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and culinary team in an assigned area
  • Execute daily food service, quality, technique, portion, presentation and food cost control
  • Examine the freshness of ingredients and participate in food tastings
  • Standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
  • Ensure there is no shortages or discrepancies in products or ingredients and inform the Executive Chef accordingly
  • Participate in the growth of overall catering: cost, quality, presentation and innovation
  • Ensure production processes, quality standards and deadlines are met
  • Ensure products meet meal specifications and quality standards at all times
  • Support the Executive Chef with catering proposals, creativity, cost control, reports and schedule
  • Ensure availability of kitchen personnel based on business needs
  • Ensure that appropriate maintenance and safety standards are followed and that kitchen team strictly adheres to state and federal regulations regarding food storage, handling and preparation and other safety and sanitation codes
  • Maintain culinary excellence standards
  • Train, motivate and manage kitchen personnel and supervise culinary activities as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location