CHEF DE CUISINE

AL CAPONE'S PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant management company in Singapore is seeking a Kitchen Manager to supervise kitchen operations, develop menus, and ensure food quality. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, experience in a similar role, and a passion for culinary excellence. This role requires managing staff, inventory, and budgets while enforcing hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage kitchen staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling.
• Oversee all daily kitchen operations and ensure a smooth workflow.
• Design menus and develop new recipes, often collaborating with other chefs.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared to high-quality standards.
• Manage food inventory, monitor stock levels, and place orders for ingredients and equipment.
• Assist in managing the kitchen budget and control food and labor costs.
• Enforce strict sanitation and hygiene standards.

Skills

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven experience in a similar leadership role

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Exceptional culinary talent and a passion for food

Job description

• Staff and operations management: Supervise and manage kitchen staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling. Oversee all daily kitchen operations and ensure a smooth workflow.
• Menu development: Design menus and develop new recipes, often collaborating with other chefs.
• Food quality and preparation: Ensure all dishes are prepared to high-quality standards and are consistent. This includes overseeing food preparation and presentation.
• Inventory and purchasing: Manage food inventory, monitor stock levels, and place orders for ingredients and equipment.
• Budget management: Assist in managing the kitchen budget and control food and labor costs.
• Health and safety: Enforce strict sanitation and hygiene standards, as well as safety protocols, to comply with all health regulations.

Key skills and qualifications

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in a similar leadership role, such as a head chef.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional culinary talent and a passion for food.