CHEF

VELAN FOODS (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Singapore is looking for an experienced Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience managing kitchen staff, ensure high-quality dish delivery, and design innovative recipes. Responsibilities also include coordinating tasks, maintaining hygiene standards, and handling customer feedback. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and service-oriented individual ready to take their culinary career to the next level.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary education required.
• 8+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
• Proficient knowledge of human resources management.
• Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes.
• Coordinate cooks' tasks and implement hygiene policies.
• Design new recipes, plan menus, and select plate presentations.
• Hire and train kitchen staff including cooks and dishwashers.
• Monitor staff performance standards and handle customer complaints.

Skills

Creative thinking

Service orientation

Staff management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Culinary education

Tools

BOH systems

Job description

We are looking to hire a commendable executive chef to manage our kitchen staff and to resolve kitchen issues swiftly. The executive chef attracts and retains staff, maintains a cooperative relationship with team members, optimizes staff productivity, and serves as a replacement in team members' absence. You will train staff to use new recipes, cooking techniques and equipment, and oversee cooks performing food preparation. You will oversee the delivery of food supplies, prepare special dishes, and supervise overall kitchen operations during dinner service.

To ensure success you will ensure your team delivers high-quality, cost-effective dishes promptly. Top candidates are creative, service-oriented, and level-headed.

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Ensuring promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes.
• Coordinating cooks' tasks.
• Implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness.
• Designing new recipes, planning menus, and selecting plate presentations.
• Reviewing staffing levels to meet service, operational, and financial objectives.
• Hiring and training kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation workers, and dishwashers.
• Performing administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, and doing purchase orders.
• Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff.
• Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints.

Executive Chef Requirements:

• 5+ years of culinary education.
• 8+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
• Proficient knowledge of human resources management.
• Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on public holidays.