Head Chef

Brand Introduction O’MILLS Firewood Alchemy is a contemporary firewood-based restaurant concept from O’MILLS Group,known for its artisanal sourdough and craftsmanship-driven approach to food.
Rooted in the philosophy of“fire,fermentation,and nature,”Firewood Alchemy explores the dialogue between flame,ingredient,and craft —celebrating honest flavors,local sourcing,and sustainable dining.
The restaurant is designed to pursue the Michelin Green Star standard,balancing fine-dining precision with warmth,simplicity,and respect for nature’s rhythm. Position Overview As the Head Chef,you will oversee all kitchen operations,creative direction,and team development.
You are expected to embody the brand’s philosophy —leading with craftsmanship,consistency,and sustainability —to elevate O’MILLS Firewood Alchemy toward Michelin Green Star standards

Key Responsibilities
1. Kitchen Management &Leadership
• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, including staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, and disciplinary management
• Establish a scientific and efficient kitchen workflow to ensure that all aspects， including ingredient preparation, food production, hygiene, and safety standards comply with brand and food safety requirements
• Establish and maintain a high-standard kitchen culture, fostering a team atmosphere filled with learning, respect, and passion
• Develop a team of sous chefs and mid-level chefs to ensure the stability and professional growth of the team
• Optimize kitchen layout and equipment configuration to enhance production efficiency and sustainability (energy-saving, waste reduction) 2. R&D and Team Standardized Production
• Menu development, combining regional seasonal agricultural products, fermentation, and flame cooking to create balanced, delicious, and sustainable dishes
• Establish a complete Recipe Book and standard production system (including plate placement guidelines, flavor descriptions, and ingredient source tables)
• Promote food traceability and supply chain sustainability, and collaborate with artisanal suppliers with regional characteristics
• Reasonably control waste in research and development, training, daily operations, and other aspects
• Regularly hold internal R&D trial dishes and product themed cultural sharing 3.
Quality Control &Service Execution
• Lead the kitchen to prepare meals during critical periods, ensuring a perfect unity of rhythm, heat, plate arrangement, and flavor
• Establish a daily quality inspection system and immediately rectify any substandard dishes.
• Ensure stable production and smooth connection of all kitchen stalls
• Maintain Michelin rated kitchen cleanliness and detail requirements through training and inspections 4.
Cost &Data Management
• Strictly control raw material costs, loss rates, and gross profit targets, and implement monthly cost reports and ingredient usage analysis
• Optimize the procurement and inventory management system to ensure supply chain stability, traceability, and low waste
• Assist the finance and operations teams in food cost accounting and budget forecasting 5.
Cross-Department Collaboration
• Collaborate with the front desk and baking departments of the store to optimize the customer experience
• In new product development or other activities, present "product art" together with the brand marketing department and design department
• Collaboration with other supporting departments for administrative work, such as the finance department, human resources department,etc Requirements
• More than 8 years of experience in Western cuisine kitchen, including over 3 years of experience as a head chef in fine dining/Michelin/high-end Western restaurant systems
• Fine dining、Michelin、 Black Pearl System Kitchen Background
• Familiar with firewood cooking, natural fermentation, baking, charcoal or stove cooking techniques
• Excellent team management, communication and coordination, training and execution skills
• Have a profound understanding of food sources, sustainable concepts, and culinary culture
• Pay attention to details, have an open mind, possess innovative spirit and stable emotions.