ASSISTANT HEAD CHEF

Al Rahman Restaurant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Rahman Restaurant is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to support the Executive Chef in running a busy kitchen in Singapore. This role focuses on leadership, recipe execution, and maintaining high food quality.

You will supervise staff, assist with menu development, and ensure hygiene and safety standards are met. The position requires hands-on cooking, organization, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting head chef and supervising kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef/Head Chef in managing the kitchen.
• Supervise and guide chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff.
• Ensure food is prepared according to recipes and quality standards.
• Check food taste, presentation, portion size, and consistency.
• Maintain proper food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Monitor kitchen stock and inform the Head Chef about shortages.
• Assist with menu planning and new dish development.
• Organise kitchen staff duties and work schedules.
• Train and support junior kitchen staff.
• Monitor food wastage and control kitchen costs.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly used and maintained.
• Take charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.

Job description

Assistant Head Chef – Roles & Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef/Head Chef in managing the kitchen.

Supervise and guide chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff.

Ensure food is prepared according to recipes and quality standards.

Check food taste, presentation, portion size, and consistency.

Maintain proper food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards.

Monitor kitchen stock and inform the Head Chef about shortages.

Assist with menu planning and new dish development.

Organise kitchen staff duties and work schedules.

Train and support junior kitchen staff.

Monitor food wastage and control kitchen costs.

Ensure kitchen equipment is properly used and maintained.

Take charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.