Head Chef

GOLDEN DRAGON HUMAN RESOURCES; Região Norte; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GOLDEN DRAGON HUMAN RESOURCES is seeking a Head Chef to lead and supervise a kitchen team, ensuring smooth daily operations and high culinary standards in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

The role requires strong knowledge of cooking techniques, menu planning, inventory control, and strict hygiene practices. You will coordinate with suppliers and train junior staff to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or senior chef.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
• Experience leading and supervising a kitchen team.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Experience in inventory management and food cost control is preferred.
• Relevant culinary qualifications or food hygiene certification will be an advantage.
• Experience in restaurant operations and menu planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily kitchen operations.
• Plan, prepare, and cook dishes according to the restaurant’s menu and standards.
• Ensure consistent food quality, taste, portion, and presentation.
• Manage daily food preparation, cooking, plating, and kitchen workflow.
• Develop and improve recipes and menu items when required.
• Monitor food inventory, ingredient usage, and kitchen supplies.
• Coordinate with suppliers and assist with purchasing and ordering ingredients.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety.
• Train and guide junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Control food costs and minimize food wastage.
• Check the freshness and quality of ingredients before use.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food preparation & cooking

Food safety practices

Teamwork & communication

Inventory management & food cost

Independent work

Education

Culinary qualification or food hygiene certification

Job description

Job Description

• Lead and supervise the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily kitchen operations.
• Plan, prepare, and cook dishes according to the restaurant’s menu and standards.
• Ensure consistent food quality, taste, portion, and presentation.
• Manage daily food preparation, cooking, plating, and kitchen workflow.
• Develop and improve recipes and menu items when required.
• Monitor food inventory, ingredient usage, and kitchen supplies.
• Coordinate with suppliers and assist with purchasing and ordering ingredients.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Train and guide junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Control food costs and minimize food wastage.
• Check the freshness and quality of ingredients before use.
• Coordinate with the service team to ensure orders are prepared accurately and on time.
• Handle kitchen-related issues and ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or senior chef.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
• Experience leading and supervising a kitchen team.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Responsible, disciplined, and able to work independently.
• Experience in inventory management and food cost control is preferred.
• Relevant culinary qualifications or food hygiene certification will be an advantage.
• Experience in restaurant operations and menu planning is preferred.