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Chef - Dim Sum

Altius Search Group

Huntington Beach, CAFull-time$80–90K/yrPosted 6mo agoStill listed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$80–90K/yr
Location
Huntington Beach, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Altius Search Group is hiring a Chef - Dim Sum. The chef will lead research, development, and production of innovative dim sum doughs and wrappers in a central commissary kitchen, ensuring consistency, scalability, and high‑volume efficiency while upholding quality, food safety, and brand standards across multiple concepts and retail offerings.

Key focus areas include Lead research and development of dumpling skins and wrappers for various dim sum items, Innovate new dough formulations focusing on texture, elasticity, translucency, flavor, and durability for production and transport, and Develop specialty wrappers such as colored skins, flavored doughs, gluten alternatives, and premium dumpling formats.

Successful candidates bring 3-5+ Years Of Experience As A Dim Sum Chef Or Dumpling Specialist and Familiarity With High-Volume Production Kitchens Or Commissary Operations. Important skills include Dumpling Skin Innovation, Dumpling Skin Development, Dumpling Wrapper Development, Dough Formulations, Consistency, and Scalability. Preferred (not required): Colored Dumpling Skins, Vegetable-Infused Doughs, Specialty Dumpling Formats, and Freezing For Dumpling Products.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Dumpling Skin InnovationDumpling Skin DevelopmentDumpling Wrapper DevelopmentDough FormulationsConsistencyScalabilityProduction EfficiencyTraditional Dim Sum CraftsmanshipModern Culinary CreativityProduction ThinkingDumpling Skin ProductionDumpling Dough ProductionQuality ControlFood Safety StandardsWorkflow ImprovementEfficiency ImprovementYield ImprovementMenu DevelopmentNew Product LaunchesDough HandlingDumpling Folding TechniquesHouse of an Culinary StandardsBrand IntegrityIngredient SourcingStorage MonitoringShelf Life MonitoringPackaging MonitoringAdvanced Dumpling Wrapper ProductionHandmade DumplingsBaoHar GowSiu MaiOther Dim Sum SpecialtiesAsian Culinary TraditionsModern Dim Sum InnovationScaling Recipes for ProductionColored Dumpling SkinsVegetable-Infused DoughsSpecialty Dumpling FormatsFreezing for Dumpling ProductsPackaging for Dumpling ProductsDistribution for Dumpling ProductsModern Dim Sum ConceptsCulinary R&D

Qualifications

3-5+ Years of Experience as a Dim Sum Chef or Dumpling SpecialistFamiliarity With High-Volume Production Kitchens or Commissary Operations

Full job description

Our client, a modern Asian fusion concept is seeking a a highly skilled Dim Sum Chef specializing in dumpling skin innovation to join our commissary production team. This role is focused on the research, development, and production of high-quality dim sum doughs and wrappers that elevate our dumpling program across multiple concepts and retail offerings.

Working from our central commissary kitchen, this chef will lead the development of innovative dumpling skins, textures, and formats while ensuring consistency, scalability, and production efficiency for our dim sum to-go program and restaurant operations . The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in traditional dim sum craftsmanship with modern culinary creativity and production thinking .

Dumpling Skin Development & Innovation

  • Lead the  research and development of dumpling skins and wrappers  for a variety of dim sum items including dumplings, buns, and specialty products

  • Innovate new dough formulations focusing on  texture, elasticity, translucency, flavor, and durability for production and transport

  • Develop specialty wrappers such as  colored skins, flavored doughs, gluten alternatives, and premium dumpling formats

  • Maintain consistency and quality across all dough and wrapper production

Commissary Production Operations

  • Oversee daily  dumpling skin and dough production  for the company’s dim sum program

  • Ensure products are optimized for  high-volume commissary production and distribution

  • Maintain strict quality control and food safety standards

  • Collaborate with production teams to improve workflow, efficiency, and yield

Culinary Collaboration

  • Work closely with the  Executive Chef and dim sum production team  to support menu development and new product launches

  • Assist with the development of new dumpling formats for  retail, delivery, and restaurant service

  • Provide training and technical guidance to kitchen staff on dough handling and dumpling folding techniques

Quality & Standards

  • Maintain strict adherence to  House of An culinary standards and brand integrity

  • Ensure proper ingredient sourcing and consistency across all batches

  • Monitor storage, shelf life, and packaging for commissary-produced dim sum products

Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years of experience as a  Dim Sum Chef or Dumpling Specialist

  • Advanced knowledge of  dumpling dough and wrapper production

  • Experience working with  handmade dumplings, bao, har gow, siu mai, and other dim sum specialties

  • Familiarity with  high-volume production kitchens or commissary operations

  • Strong understanding of  Asian culinary traditions and modern dim sum innovation

  • Ability to maintain consistency while scaling recipes for production

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with  colored dumpling skins, vegetable-infused doughs, and specialty dumpling formats

  • Knowledge of  freezing, packaging, and distribution for dumpling products

  • Interest in  modern dim sum concepts and culinary R&D

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