Chef

MAYAS CHAI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

MAYAS CHAI PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced Chef to lead high-quality meal preparation, supervise kitchen staff, and uphold stringent hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will contribute to menu development, manage inventory, and mentor junior staff while ensuring timely service and efficient operations. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or similar role.
• Culinary school diploma preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, safety, and sanitation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Familiar with cooking methods and equipment.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Basic nutrition understanding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to the restaurant's/menu's specifications.
• Update menus with management, seasonal ingredients, and customer preferences.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff and food preparation activities.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and health-safety compliance.
• Monitor stock, order supplies, and manage inventory efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff and apprentices.
• Manage kitchen budget and minimize waste.
• Ensure timely and quality food delivery during service hours.

Skills

Chef experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Kitchen safety knowledge

Education

Culinary school diploma

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, managing kitchen staff, ensuring food safety standards, and contributing to menu development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals according to the restaurant's/menu's specifications.
• Update menus in collaboration with management, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff and food preparation activities.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Monitor food stock, order supplies, and manage inventory efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff and apprentices.
• Manage kitchen budget and minimize waste.
• Ensure timely and quality food delivery during service hours.

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Chef, Head Chef, Sous Chef, or similar role.
• Culinary school diploma or degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety, and sanitation standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements (preferred).

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced kitchen setting.
• Long hours standing, lifting, and working in hot conditions.