Brand Chef

VISTA F&B SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VISTA F&B SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations across our brand. You will drive culinary excellence, ensure quality and consistency, and uphold HACCP and 5S standards.

You will manage, mentor and develop the kitchen team, collaborate with Marketing on launches, review costs, and participate in menu development and future outlet openings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Executive Chef experience.
• Strong communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of HACCP and health & safety standards.
• Strong management and leadership abilities.
• Dedicated and committed professional.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations for the brand.
• Maintain quality and consistency of all food products.
• Ensure kitchen safety and cleanliness per 5S guidelines.
• Review food costs and drive cost control.
• Lead and develop kitchen staff and recruit talent.
• Collaborate with Marketing on launches and branding.
• Develop standard recipes and SOPs.
• Plan outlet openings and future growth.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description

• Oversee the daily kitchen operations of a brand
• Maintain the highest quality and consistency of all food products by ensuring stringent compliance to food safety and food quality control standards
• Ensure proper maintenance of the kitchen within each outlet
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team with new launches, promotions, branding, and labeling of concepts and products
• Review sales and food costs daily to monitor actual financial results and take corrective action as necessary to ensure that financial goals are met
• Plan, direct and coordinate future outlet openings
• Manage, supervise and groom a team of chief chef, section head and kitchen staff to ensure maximum utilization of manpower allocated
• Actively involved in hiring process by identifying and selecting candidates for kitchen positions
• Actively involved in staff counselling and propose to management on course of disciplinary action, including but not limited to, termination of employment
• Drive culinary excellence by being a champion for food quality and consistency
• Develop standard recipes and SOPs for food preparation and presentation
• Actively involved in menu development and establishing menu prices
• Understand current and emerging culinary trends as well as consumer needs and behaviors
• Ensure that all activities conform to HACCP & 5S guidelines
• Any other jobs or duties assigned by the Director of Kitchen Operations from time to time

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience as an Executive Chef
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to support kitchen operations and service standards.
• Knowledge of HACCP, health and safety standards would be an advantage
• Strong management, leadership skills and interpersonal skill
• Must be dedicated and committed