Chef

LUCKY CAFES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local café in Singapore is seeking an experienced and skilled chef to enhance dining experiences and lead the kitchen team. Responsibilities include cooking various dishes, training kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate has advanced cooking knowledge, excellent communication abilities, and a culinary degree or relevant experience. Join us to make our menu memorable and exceed customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership skills and the ability to provide clear instructions.
• Experience in a head chef position preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the menu and oversee kitchen setup.
• Cook entrees and prepare other menu items.
• Train new kitchen staff in operations and techniques.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of cooking and food preparation techniques

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with a range of kitchen equipment

Strong leadership skills

Education

Culinary degree or on-the-job experience

Certification relevant to state or country of employment

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

We, Lucky Cafes Pte Ltd, are searching for an experienced‑skilled chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences that exceed customers' expectations. The chef will cook meals, prep ingredients, and ensure our high safety and cleanliness standards are met. The chef will also provide strong leadership to other kitchen staff, delegating tasks and providing guidance. Our food taster is multi nationalities

Objectives of this role

• Create delicious meals, appetizers, sides, and desserts
• Maintain high standards for our food and equipment, helping us determine what needs to be ordered or repaired in advance
• Create and prepare new menu items or specials, as needed
• Take our menu and reputation to the next level by leveraging your expertise, industry knowledge, and culinary creativity
• Ensure that food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times
• Take charges all of reserved or instant order request for walk in and catering

Responsibilities

• Analyse the menu and oversee kitchen setup and ingredient prep, delegating tasks as needed
• Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and customers receive their food in a timely manner
• Cook entrees and prepare other menu items such as Pho, appetizers, salads, dressings, sauces
• Ensure that food is unspoiled and kitchen equipment is functional, ordering supplies and restocking ingredients as needed
• Train new kitchen staff in operations and techniques, providing guidance, and instruction
• Oversee the cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment and workstations

Skills and qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of cooking and food preparation techniques
• Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for teamwork
• Familiarity with a range of kitchen equipment
• Comfort studying a recipe, determining appropriate steps, and delegating tasks accordingly
• Strong leadership skills and an ability to provide clear instructions to other members of the kitchen staff
• Certification relevant to state or country of employment, such as a food handler certificate

Preferred qualifications

• Culinary degree or on‑the‑job experience
• Experience in a head of chef position
• In‑depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Familiarity with the restaurant industry and the latest industry news
• Strong sense of culinary creativity
• Experience cooking with diverse ingredients