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CAFE O SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CAFE O SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee culinary operations, manage kitchen staff, and ensure food safety standards. You will be responsible for inventory management, recipe development, and maintaining quality control in food preparation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary management with excellent leadership skills to inspire and motivate the team. This role requires ensuring compliance with hygiene regulations and effective cost management.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and staff.
• Ability to ensure food quality and safety standards.
• Knowledge of cost management within kitchen settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary activities in the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate their activities.
• Manage food costs and inventory.

Skills

Culinary management

Inventory management

Food safety

Team leadership

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