CHEF

MJ PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Singapore is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and staff. The role involves managing food service budgets, ensuring quality control, and developing innovative menus. The ideal candidate has extensive culinary knowledge and experience in managing kitchen procedures and compliance with hygiene policies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to create and implement culinary innovations in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer purchasing and receiving procedures.
• Innovate with new culinary ingredients.
• Manage compliance with food and beverage hygiene policies.
• Plan and develop menus for food service establishments.

Skills

Culinary science principles

Food chemistry

Food psychosociology

Gastronomy

Inventory control

Cost management

Quality control

Job description

The Head Chef manages and oversees operations in the kitchen as well as the kitchen staff of an outlet. He/She plans the menu and liaises with suppliers. He/She controls the budget and ensures the quality of kitchen operations. He/She ensures that problems that arise are rectified in a positive and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Administer purchasing and receiving procedures.
• Apply principles of culinary science.
• Apply principles of food chemistry.
• Apply principles of food psychosociology.
• Apply principles of gastronomy.
• Implement loss/risk prevention.
• Innovate with new culinary ingredients.
• Interpret culinary nutrition.
• Manage compliance with food and beverage hygiene policies and procedures.
• Manage cost and quality controls.
• Manage culinary operations.
• Manage food & beverage operations.
• Manage inventory control system.
• Manage site/outlet and equipment maintenance.
• Master cook and chill methods.
• Master recipes from various cuisines.
• Perform culinary application and techniques.
• Plan and develop menus for food service establishments.