Chef

Soup Holdings Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Soup Holdings Limited is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations for general food service and functions in our venue. You will oversee kitchen activities, ensure quality and safety, manage inventory, and drive profitability through margin and waste reduction.

The role requires supervising chefs and kitchen staff, training team members, and collaborating with the restaurant manager on menus and seasonal ingredient availability to meet customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and oversee culinary activities.
• Check quantity and quality of received products against orders and standards.
• Achieve food margin set by the Company.
• Monitor stock levels to reduce wastage and maximize profitability.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Inspire team to meet food specifications.
• Assist in recruitment of kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with restaurant manager to plan menus considering ingredients and customer volume.
• Manage food and manpower cost.
• Perform kitchen administration duties.
• Receive and store food supplies.

Job description

Manage the kitchen, food preparation, supplies ordering and kitchen staff for general food service and functions

Kitchen Management

• Overall responsible for culinary activities of the kitchen
• Check the quantity and quality of received products to ensure items are as ordered and standards are met
• Achieve food margin set by the Company
• Monitor and maintain stock levels to reduce wastage and to maximize profitability
• Ensure kitchen operations are carried smoothly and effectively
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards and other storage areas
• Responsible for inventory management to ensure sufficient stock for operation efficiency

Hygiene and Workplace Safety Management

• Ensure consistency in food quality control, hygiene and safety
• Ensure that food handling and hygiene regulations are followed in accordance with regulations

Equipment Management

• Inspect equipment, work areas and general supplies to ensure conformance to established health and safety standards

People Management

• Supervise and coordinate activities of kitchen staff
• Instruct and train other kitchen workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
• Inspire and motivate the team to achieve food specifications
• Assist in recruitment of kitchen staff
• Manage a team of chefs and their areas of responsibilities

Sales Management

• Collaborate with restaurant manager to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers

Cost Management

• Manage food and manpower cost

Administration

• Responsible for kitchen administration duties

Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Superior