Chef

RANG MAHAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Singapore seeks a Kitchen Manager to ensure high food quality and compliance with safety standards. Responsibilities include managing food costs, maintaining hygiene, collaborating with the F&B Manager, and conducting staff training. The ideal candidate has a strong background in modern cuisine, leadership skills, and at least 3 years of kitchen experience. Flexibility in working hours is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Strong knowledge in food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to train and develop kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food cost and kitchen supplies management.
• Ensure high hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Assist F&B Manager with guest feedback on food quality.
• Plan and conduct regular On-the-Job training.

Skills

Passion to serve

Good leadership and influencing skills

Effective change management skills

Good human relations skills

Good communications skills

Education

Strong modern cuisine knowledge with a minimum of 3 years of experience

Job description

This role will assist to drive high and consistent food quality, food safety and hygiene standards and overall kitchen operations excellence in the restaurant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be responsible for and accountable for the overall food cost as well as kitchen supplies, kitchen energy costs and kitchen utensils, etc., monitor and track them closely to achieve and/or exceed the established business targets.
• Assist in menu-reengineering from time to time to ensure offerings are meeting and/or exceeding guests dining trends and needs.
• Ensure the kitchen as well as stewarding areas are clean, tidy and of high hygiene standards at all times.
• Review existing policies and work processes to streamline, simplify them and leveraging on available technology/automation to achieve better labour productivity.
• Be active to ensure high food standards in Rang Mahal and actively work to uphold such high standards by accepting feedback from guests and proactively seek improvements in food preparation and presentation to meet/ exceed their expectation.
• Work closely with F&B Manager to handle guests’ food quality related feedback, complains, service recovery in a timely manner and addressing them at the source to ensure they will not reoccur.
• Be aware and comply with all legislations affecting the operation, e.g. NEA licensing, food hygiene & safety management/handling and fire & safety regulations, etc.
• Comply strictly to all other operations and equipment usage safety and security regulations.
• Ensure the kitchen is safe, neat and tidy at all times.
• Collaborate closely with F&B Manager to drive Tripadvisor ranking in Rang Mahal by ensuring consistent good food standards to earn positive reviews.
• Ensure all required reports and administrative duties are submitted and completed accurately and timely.
• Identify areas for development and training needs for the team and ensure that the gaps are closed effectively.
• Plan and conduct regular On-the-Job training effectively.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Strong modern cuisine knowledge with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Any cuisine types are welcomed.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES

• Passion to serve
• Positive service mindset and willing to go the extra mile
• Good human relations skills
• Good leadership and influencing skills
• Good communications (verbal and written), organisation and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with good time management skills
• Effective change management skills
• Strong knowledge and creative in food planning and preparation
• Good grooming standards and personal presentation
• Flexibility on working days and hours including weekends and public holidays