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Market Seattle, WA
Job Description
Join the newest, most exciting restaurant concept opening its first North American location…. we are searching for a high-caliber Executive Restaurant Chef to lead this world renown restaurant. Since its founding in Beijing, this restaurant concept has been devoted to reviving thousands of years of Chinese cooking culture with fresh, local ingredients. This is the first North American location, opening in September at Southport on Lake Washington, a fine dining restaurant with a waterfront view that seats 300 guests. Inspired by the bistro of the Song Dynasty and designed by famous Chinese artist Chonghai Hao, this restaurant will be one of the most exciting dining spots in the Seattle area.
Our menu will highlight Chinese-style baked breads, organic salads, house-made organic tofu, oversized meatballs, dumplings and organic steamed black chicken soup. All dishes are designed to be healthy and freshly prepared, with primary ingredients, such as chicken and fresh vegetables, sourced from local organic farms.
An additional distinguishing factor, we plan to invite twelve celebrity chefs from China every year. Each chef will specialize in unique styles of Chinese cuisine, creating their own menu that will run the twenty-seat dining area for two to three weeks at a time. This exclusive area and experience will be by reservation only. The restaurant also plans to partner with local vineyards and breweries to feature a meticulously curated beer, wine and cocktail spread to complement the food.
Requirements Ideal candidate will have the following:
- 5 years Executive Chef experience in authentic Chinese cuisine
- Culinary and/or Associate College degree preferred
- Passion for developing and mentoring a team
- Track record of achieving financial results
- Strong honesty, integrity and guest-oriented philosophy
Salary Range & Benefits
- Starting salary range is $65,000 to $80,000 based on experience