Brand Chef

VISTA F&B SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VISTA F&B SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations for a brand. You will ensure the highest standards of food quality and consistency by enforcing HACCP and quality-control measures across all outlets.

You will lead and develop the kitchen team, collaborate with Marketing on launches and branding, and monitor sales and food costs to achieve financial goals while planning future outlet openings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP and health & safety standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily kitchen operations of a brand.
• Ensure highest quality and consistency by strict HACCP and quality control standards.
• Maintain proper kitchen maintenance across each outlet.
• Collaborate with Marketing on launches, promotions, branding and labeling.
• Review sales and food costs daily to monitor financial performance and take corrective actions.
• Plan, direct and coordinate future outlet openings.
• Manage and groom a team of chef-level staff to maximize manpower utilization.
• Involve in hiring for kitchen positions and staff development.

Skills

Executive leadership

Team management

Communication

HACCP

Health & Safety

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