Assistant Head Chef

CITA RASA SELATAN PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CITA RASA SELATAN PTE. LTD. is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Head Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and drive high quality standards.

You will oversee food prep, supervise the culinary team, enforce food safety, manage stock, and contribute to menu testing and cost control. The role requires leadership, strong culinary skills, and the ability to perform under high-volume service pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong leadership and ability to stay composed under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in managing and motivating kitchen staff.
• Oversee food prep, quality, and presentation across stations.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and proper storage.
• Manage stock, FIFO, and supplier orders.
• Test menu items, standardize recipes, and control waste/costs.
• Lead kitchen operations in Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Food safety

Team motivation

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Assistant Head Chef to support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, leading the culinary team, and maintaining high food quality standards. You will oversee food prep and service, monitor food safety, and step in to lead the kitchen whenever the Head Chef is away.

Responsibilities:

• Support Kitchen Leadership: Assist the Head Chef in managing, training, scheduling, and motivating Chefs de Partie, cooks, and kitchen helpers.
• Oversee Food Prep & Quality: Supervise daily prep work and cooking across all stations, ensuring every dish meets recipe, taste, portion, and presentation standards.
• Enforce Food Safety & Hygiene: Maintain strict compliance with regulations, proper storage temperatures, sanitation schedules, and workplace safety.
• Manage Stock & Minimize Waste: Monitor daily inventory, check ingredient freshness, rotate stock using FIFO (First-In, First-Out), and assist with supplier ordering.
• Assist with Menu & Cost Control: Help test new menu items, standardize recipes, and control portioning and kitchen waste to stay within food cost targets.
• Step in for Head Chef: Take full charge of kitchen operations, service flow, and troubleshooting during the Head Chef's absence.
• 5 years of commercial kitchen experience.
• Strong culinary skills, leadership ability, and composure under high-volume service pressure.