CHEF

INDIAN HOUSE BOAT QUAY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable restaurant in Singapore is seeking an experienced kitchen manager to ensure food quality and coordinate kitchen operations. The candidate should have over 5 years of experience, a culinary school qualification, and strong leadership skills to manage kitchen staff and create innovative recipes. This role demands a passion for excellence, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
• In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices.
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food meets quality standards and is served on time.
• Plan menu and design plating presentations.
• Coordinate kitchen staff and assist them as required.
• Hire and train staff to prepare and cook menu items.
• Stocktake ingredients and equipment, placing orders as needed.
• Enforce safety and sanitation best practices in the kitchen.
• Create new recipes to update the menu regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent communication skills

Creative thinking

Ability to thrive in high-pressure environment

Inventory management

Safety and sanitation

Creative thinking

Education

Culinary school qualification

Job description

• Ensuring that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time.
• Planning the menu and designing the plating presentation for each dish.
• Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required.
• Hiring and training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
• Stocktaking ingredients and equipment, and placing orders as needed.
• Enforcing best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Creating new recipes to regularly update the menu.
• Keeping track of new trends in the industry.
• Incorporating feedback from restaurant staff and patrons to make improvements or resolve issues.
• Qualification from a culinary school.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
• In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices.
• Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Creative, innovative thinking.
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Experience managing inventories and stocktaking.
• Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on holidays.