Head Chef – MOMO CHOWMEIN – THE HAKKA SPOT

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Company Description:
MOMO CHOWMEIN – THE HAKKA SPOT is a restaurant located in Hamilton, Ontario, specializing in East Indian, Thai, and Halal cuisine with a focus on international flavors and culinary innovation.

Job Details:

  • Location: Hamilton, ON L8T 1R1
  • Workplace: On site
  • Salary: $36.00 to $38.00 hourly (negotiable)
  • Hours: 36 to 45 hours per week
  • Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
  • Schedule: Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, On call, Overtime required
  • Start Date: 2026-02-01
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Benefits: Not specified

Qualifications Required:

  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 5 years or more

Job Responsibilities:

  • Estimate supply, food, and labour costs
  • Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory
  • Analyze operating costs and data
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment
  • Supervise and train kitchen staff
  • Create new recipes and plan menus
  • Prepare and cook meals and specialty foods
  • Ensure food quality and accommodate dietary restrictions
  • Arrange equipment purchases and repairs
  • Direct food preparation across multiple restaurants

Working Conditions:

  • Hot and cold/refrigerated environment
  • Fast-paced and physically demanding
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Public transportation available

Personal Suitability:

  • Leadership
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Eligibility:

  • Canadian citizens
  • Permanent residents of Canada
  • Temporary residents with a valid Canadian work permit

How to Apply:

  • Email: momochowmeinhamilton@gmail.com
  • Include: Job reference number (hakkachef), cover letter, references, letter of recommendation, certifications, portfolio link or samples, education details, school transcript, writing sample, proof of enrollment
  • Application Deadline: 2025-12-05