Assistant Head Chef, Indian Cuisine – Career Growth

RASOOL TRADERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals provided

Career growth opportunities

Professional environment

Job summary

Rasool Traders PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced Assistant Head Chef for Indian cuisine to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and staff supervision. You will ensure high-quality food, consistency, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, training junior staff, inventory management, and cost control while delivering authentic North and South Indian dishes with exemplary presentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Assistant Head Chef, Senior Chef, or equivalent position in an authentic Indian restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of Indian cuisine, including tandoor, curries, biryani, vegetarian dishes, breads, gravies, and traditional spice preparation.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and coordinate food preparation during busy service periods.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety practices.
• Experience with inventory control and food cost management is an advantage.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Positive attitude, good teamwork, reliability, and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing the day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook authentic North Indian and South Indian dishes according to established recipes and restaurant standards.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, portioning, and presentation.
• Assist in planning daily food preparation and coordinating kitchen activities.
• Supervise and guide chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants during service.
• Support the Head Chef in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure all food is prepared in accordance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and stock levels throughout the day.
• Assist in inventory management, stock rotation, ordering, and receiving of food supplies.
• Minimise food wastage and help control kitchen costs.
• Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations.
• Take charge of kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Work closely with management and the Head Chef to improve menu offerings and operational efficiency.
• Comply with all workplace safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Indian cuisine knowledge

Food hygiene

Inventory control

Food cost management

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Pressure management

English communication

Job description

Rasool Traders PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced Assistant Head Chef for Indian cuisine to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and staff supervision. You will ensure high-quality food, consistency, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, training junior staff, inventory management, and cost control while delivering authentic North and South Indian dishes with exemplary presentation.