ASIAN CHEF

SMORGASBORD INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

SMORGASBORD INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Chef to plan and manage food preparation in restaurant kitchens and serve as the head chef's second-in-command.

Responsibilities include developing menus based on seasonal demand, guiding staff, and ensuring timely kitchen operations. Candidates need at least 2 years of experience, strong cooking knowledge, teamwork and leadership, with experience in Chinese cuisine. Shifts include early and late hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar chef role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods and kitchen equipment.
• Teamwork-oriented with leadership abilities.
• Willing to work early and late shifts (3am–11am or 12pm–8pm).
• Experience in Chinese cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
• Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
• Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
• Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.
• Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.
• Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
• Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.
• Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.
• Adhere to sanitation and safety regulations.
• Manage the kitchen team in the executive chef's absence.

Skills

Cooking methods

Kitchen equipment

Leadership

Teamwork

Chinese cuisine

Time management

Job description

Chef is responsible for planning and managing food preparation in restaurant kitchens. Known as the assistant to the head chef or the head chef's second in command, these skilled individuals perform a range of duties including planning menus, training new staff and recording inventory.

Responsibilities

• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
• Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
• Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
• Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.
• Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.
• Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
• Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.
• Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.
• Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.
• Manage the kitchen team in the executive chef's absence.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
• Able to work from 3am to 11am / 12pm to 8pm.
• Experience in Chinese cuisine