Central Kitchen Director & Menu Innovation Lead

Elitez Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Elitez Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Head of Chef to lead our central kitchen, set culinary standards, and drive menu innovation across foodservice and retail operations. The role demands strong leadership, a track record in large-scale F&B, and a passion for new concepts.

The candidate will oversee menu development, cost management, procurement, and team leadership, ensuring excellence in quality, safety, and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in large-scale F&B, catering, or hospitality.
• Strong culinary expertise with track record of creative menu development and innovation.
• Excellent creativity and presentation skills with passion for new food concepts.
• Strong understanding of food costing, kitchen operations, procurement, and labour productivity.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a sizeable culinary team.
• Good knowledge of the local foodservice and F&B landscape.
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall operation and performance of the central kitchen.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, food safety, and timely order fulfilment.
• Develop and propose menus for customer enquiries, corporate accounts, and tender submissions.
• Create innovative dining concepts and menu offerings for retail outlets.
• Lead and oversee culinary operations for high-profile catering events and special functions.
• Evaluate new raw materials, ingredients, products, and potential suppliers.
• Prepare weekly material forecasts and coordinate closely with the purchasing team.
• Establish standard recipes and costing, monitor food costs, and ensure actual costs within targets.
• Maintain the highest standards of kitchen hygiene, sanitation, and workplace practices.
• Manage labour costs and optimise manpower utilisation and productivity.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and train chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants.
• Drive continuous improvement in culinary processes, operational efficiency, and product quality.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food costing

Kitchen operations

Team development

Job description

Elitez Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Head of Chef to lead our central kitchen, set culinary standards, and drive menu innovation across foodservice and retail operations. The role demands strong leadership, a track record in large-scale F&B, and a passion for new concepts.

The candidate will oversee menu development, cost management, procurement, and team leadership, ensuring excellence in quality, safety, and productivity in a fast-paced environment.