Chef de Cuisine

SACH CONCEPTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sach Concepts Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary and kitchen operations, shaping the restaurant's identity and ensuring high-quality food production and guest experiences.

The successful candidate will plan menus, develop recipes and standards, supervise all food production, manage safety, costs and staffing, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, guest‑facing environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary school qualification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Expertise in food principles, menu engineering, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and update menus to meet customer preferences and business goals.
• Create standardized recipes, plating guides, and preparation specifications to ensure consistency and quality.
• Conduct daily line checks, taste tests, and quality evaluations to maintain food standards.
• Lead and supervise all food production and service execution to deliver timely and quality meals.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, rotation, and sanitation of food products to maintain safety and freshness.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and enforce compliance with safety standards to prevent hazards.
• Hire, train, mentor, schedule, and evaluate kitchen staff to build a skilled and motivated team.
• Manage food and labor costs, inventory, and vendor relationships to optimize budget and resources.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and health code compliance to meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

High-pressure environment

Education

Culinary school qualification

Job description

Job Summary

A Chef de Cuisine leads culinary and kitchen operations to shape a restaurant's identity, ensuring high-quality food production, efficient workflows, and exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

Culinary & Menu Development

• Plan, design, and update menus, including seasonal and à la carte offerings, to meet customer preferences and business goals.torchora.com+1
• Create standardized recipes, plating guides, and preparation specifications to ensure consistency and quality.torchora.com
• Conduct daily line checks, taste tests, and quality evaluations to maintain food standards.interviewprep.org
• Develop new food concepts and refine existing dishes to innovate the menu.Velvet Jobs

Kitchen Operations

• Lead and supervise all food production and service execution to deliver timely and quality meals.torchora.com
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, rotation, and sanitation of food products to maintain safety and freshness.Velvet Jobs
• Maintain kitchen equipment and enforce compliance with safety standards to prevent hazards.Velvet Jobs
• Resolve daily operational issues related to food quality, supplies, and workflow to sustain smooth kitchen function.Utah State University

Staff Management

• Hire, train, mentor, schedule, and evaluate kitchen staff to build a skilled and motivated team.Utah State University+2
• Lead pre-shift meetings and provide ongoing culinary training to enhance team performance.interviewprep.org
• Foster a cohesive team environment through cross-training and structured staff development.torchora.com

Cost Control & Administration

• Manage food and labor costs, inventory, and vendor relationships to optimize budget and resources.torchora.com+1
• Conduct stocktaking and place orders for ingredients and equipment to maintain adequate supplies.Betterteam
• Assist in budget planning and capital expenditure decisions to support operational growth.Utah State University

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and health code compliance to meet regulatory standards.torchora.com+1
• Maintain kitchen logs and monitor temperature controls to ensure food safety.Velvet Jobs

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Culinary school qualification preferred.Betterteam
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.Betterteam
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.Betterteam
• Expertise in food principles, menu engineering, and kitchen operations.torchora.com+1
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments and maintain high standards.Betterteam