Vincent Lee

“There are no divisions in my kitchen or my restaurant. We always say, ‘The guest is an incarnation of God.’ I want people to feel that they are valued. They will be looked after as if they’ve gone to a relative’s house. I’m cooking food from my home, from meals I’ve had in my family. I tell them the stories of the dishes. I’m taking their hand, and taking them along. My aim is for you to leave feeling as if someone had embraced you. That’s how food should be. I get happiness from seeing people’s eyes when they eat the food I’ve cooked. That feeling, when you can light up someone’s soul with something you’ve prepared, that is a privilege and an honor.”

Responsibilities for Executive Chef

• Create new entrees for the menu
• Ensure all food safety regulations are followed
• Inspect the quality of the food
• Be aware of new culinary trends and recipes
• Coordinate all of the kitchen staff
• Hire and train new kitchen staff
• Manage special dietary needs
• Oversee purchasing to stay within the certain budget

Qualifications for Executive Chef

• Bachelor's degree in the culinary arts
• Ability to manage an entire kitchen
• Budgeting skills to control costs
• Incredible food preparation abilities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once
• Deep knowledge of the food industry and trends
• Incredible time management skills
• Ability to pass a background test
• Ability to create new menu items