Head Chef – BA GÁC Modern Viet Grill

Job Summary:

We are looking for a passionate, hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our flagship BA GÁC restaurant. This role is key to expressing our culinary identity: creating modern Vietnamese grilled dishes that blend Asian fusion techniques while preserving the soul of Vietnamese cuisine. You’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, lead a team of 8, manage cost controls, and fully own R&D for our seasonal and festive menus. If you’re a creative culinary leader who thrives on innovation, consistency, and kitchen culture, we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Culinary Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, train, and mentor the kitchen brigade across multiple shifts to uphold high culinary standards.
  
  
• Manage 4 active kitchen stations: grill, cold, wok, and pastry.
  
  
• Foster a high-performance kitchen environment with discipline, collaboration, and creativity.
  
  
• Schedule, train, and assess staff performance; build a kitchen culture aligned with BA GÁC values.
  
  

2. R&D & Menu Innovation

• Design and develop 4 seasonal menus annually: New Year, Summer, Fall, and Festive.
  
  
• Innovate modern Vietnamese grilled dishes with Asian fusion elements while maintaining Vietnamese authenticity.
  
  
• Lead dish testing, standardization, and final rollout with cost, prep, and service feasibility in mind.
  
  
• Work closely with marketing and operations to ensure brand consistency in menu storytelling and execution.
  
  

3. Kitchen Operations & Cost Control

• Manage prep, production, and plating flow for both in-house and commissary operations.
  
  
• Maintain food cost percentage, inventory accuracy, and waste control.
  
  
• Ensure kitchen hygiene, food safety, and compliance with Vietnamese F&B regulations.
  
  
• Oversee supplier relations and purchase planning with the support of the purchasing team.
  
  

4. Quality Assurance & SOP Implementation

• Standardize all recipes, portioning, and presentation with clear SOPs.
  
  
• Conduct daily tastings, portion checks, and final QC before service.
  
  
• Drive consistency, efficiency, and excellence across all dishes served.
  
  

Requirements

• Culinary degree or equivalent training.
  
  
• 7+ years of experience in professional kitchens, 3+ years in a head chef or executive role.
  
  
• Deep experience in Asian cuisine and modern cooking techniques (e.g., sous vide, fermentation, live-fire, etc.).
  
  
• Strong leadership, team-building, and communication skills.
  
  
• Knowledge of food cost control, kitchen workflows, and HACCP.
  
  
• Passion for blending tradition with innovation.
  
  

Benefits

• Allowances: Meal, phone, gas, and responsibility allowance.
  
  
• Welfare: Health check-ups, birthday/marriage/baby/illness/death gifts.
  
  
• Discounts: Enjoy BA GÁC's services with employee discounts.
  
  
• Bonuses: Holiday bonuses (2/9, 30/04 & 01/05), 13th month bonus (based on performance), and monthly/quarterly KPI bonus.
  
  
• Career Growth: Structured training, competency reassessment, and promotion opportunities.
  
  
• Culture: Staff bonding activities and an annual Year-End Party.