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Cafe Malabar; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cafe Malabar in Singapore is seeking a proactive Kitchen Manager to create innovative menus and lead the kitchen team to high standards. You will oversee food preparation, schedule staff, manage the kitchen budget, order ingredients, and ensure timely service.

You will train and develop the team, maintain hygiene and safety, monitor inventory and equipment, and collaborate with restaurant management to ensure guests are satisfied and operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement menus that are innovative, exciting, and on-trend.
• Oversee the kitchen staff and ensure that all food is prepared and cooked to the highest standard.
• Train and develop the kitchen team to ensure they are all performing to their full potential.
• Manage the kitchen budget and ensure that all costs are kept within budgetary constraints.
• Order ingredients and ensure that all food is prepared in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure that the kitchen is kept clean and hygienic at all times.
• Maintain inventory levels and ensure that all kitchen equipment is well-maintained and in good working order.
• Collaborate with the restaurant management team to ensure that the restaurant is running smoothly and that all guests are satisfied.
• Participate in menu planning meetings with other members of the management team.
• Manage the kitchen schedule to ensure that there is sufficient coverage at all times.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest culinary trends and techniques.
• Ensure that all kitchen staff are following safety and sanitation guidelines.

Job description

1. Create and implement menus that are innovative, exciting, and on-trend.

2. Oversee the kitchen staff and ensure that all food is prepared and cooked to the highest standard.

3. Train and develop the kitchen team to ensure they are all performing to their full potential.

4. Manage the kitchen budget and ensure that all costs are kept within budgetary constraints.

5. Order ingredients and ensure that all food is prepared in a timely and efficient manner.

6. Ensure that the kitchen is kept clean and hygienic at all times.

7. Maintain inventory levels and ensure that all kitchen equipment is well-maintained and in good working order.

8. Collaborate with the restaurant management team to ensure that the restaurant is running smoothly and that all guests are satisfied.

9. Participate in menu planning meetings with other members of the management team.

10. Manage the kitchen schedule to ensure that there is sufficient coverage at all times.

11. Keep up-to-date with the latest culinary trends and techniques.

12. Ensure that all kitchen staff are following safety and sanitation guidelines.