CHEF DE CUISINE

INDIAN HOUSE BOAT QUAY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant in Singapore is seeking a skilled culinary professional to ensure high food quality and coordinate kitchen operations. You will manage staff training, menu planning, and maintain safety standards. The ideal candidate holds a culinary qualification, has over 5 years of experience, and possesses strong leadership and communication skills in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
• In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices.
• Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food meets quality standards and is served on time.
• Plan menu and design plating presentation for each dish.
• Coordinate kitchen staff and assist as required.
• Hire and train staff to prepare and cook menu items.
• Stocktake ingredients and equipment, and place orders.
• Enforce best practices for kitchen safety and sanitation.
• Create new recipes to update the menu.
• Keep track of new industry trends.
• Incorporate feedback from staff and patrons for improvements.

Skills

Food quality assurance

Menu planning

Kitchen coordination

Staff training

Inventory management

Sanitation practices

Recipe creation

Trend awareness

Customer service feedback incorporation

Leadership skills

Education

Culinary school qualification

Job description

• Ensuring that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time.
• Planning the menu and designing the plating presentation for each dish.
• Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required.
• Hiring and training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
• Stocktaking ingredients and equipment, and placing orders as needed.
• Enforcing best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Creating new recipes to regularly update the menu.
• Keeping track of new trends in the industry.
• Incorporating feedback from restaurant staff and patrons to make improvements or resolve issues.
• Qualification from a culinary school.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
• In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices.
• Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Creative, innovative thinking.
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Experience managing inventories and stocktaking.
• Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on holidays.