Brand Chef

Jumbo Group of Restaurants; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jumbo Group of Restaurants in Singapore seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations across outlets. You will ensure top-quality food, uphold HACCP standards, manage staff, and collaborate with Marketing on launches and branding.

You will oversee menu development, pricing, and cost control while driving culinary excellence and staff development. A strong leadership presence and dedication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant Executive Chef experience.
• Effective communication with team members to support kitchen operations and service standards.
• Knowledge of HACCP and health and safety standards is a plus.
• Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Dedicated and committed to role and team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations of the brand.
• Maintain top quality and consistency with strict food safety standards.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the kitchen within each outlet.
• Collaborate with Marketing on launches, promotions, branding, and labeling.
• Review sales and food costs daily to monitor financial results.
• Plan, direct and coordinate future outlet openings.
• Manage and groom the kitchen team to maximize manpower utilization.
• Participate in hiring for kitchen positions.
• Counsel staff and advise on disciplinary actions as needed.
• Drive culinary excellence and champion food quality and consistency.
• Develop standard recipes and SOPs for food prep and presentation.
• Contribute to menu development and pricing strategies.
• Understand current culinary trends and consumer needs.
• Ensure HACCP & 5S guidelines are followed.
• Handle other duties as assigned by Director of Kitchen Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Food safety knowledge

HACCP knowledge

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 team members 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