Chef De Cuisine

WENET SGP PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenet SGP Pte Ltd is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for a private household to plan, prepare, and present daily meals with a focus on quality and consistency. You will lead kitchen operations, train staff, and manage menus, inventories, and supplier relations.

The role requires strong culinary skills, experience in menu development, and the ability to work closely with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders. Mandarin communication is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Cuisine, Private Chef, or similar culinary role.
• Diploma or professional qualification in Culinary Arts or related discipline.
• WSQ FSC Level 1 certification or equivalent food safety training.
• Strong experience in meal prep, menu planning, and recipe development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily meals, snacks, and refreshments according to household needs.
• Develop new dishes and maintain recipes and cooking records to ensure consistency and quality.
• Train household staff to prepare meals and maintain service standards.
• Provide plate presentation and table setting support.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
• Monitor kitchen inventories and procurement of ingredients.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manage supplier records.
• Perform additional culinary duties as assigned.

Skills

Menu planning

Recipe development

Food safety

Kitchen management

Training staff

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Professional cookery qualification

Job description

Company Overview

Wenet SGP Pte Ltd is an enterprise management consulting firm headquartered in Taipei, with offices in the United States, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore. We provide services in branding, marketing, management consulting, talent development, and specialised advisory services.

Job Summary

The Chef de Cuisine will manage the daily culinary requirements of a private household, including meal planning and preparation, menu development, kitchen operations, food presentation, inventory, and ingredient procurement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily meals, refreshments, and snacks according to household requirements.
• Develop new dishes and maintain accurate recipes and cooking records to ensure consistency and quality.
• Train household staff to prepare daily meals, refreshments, and snacks to maintain service standards.
• Provide table service support by presenting food attractively, plating dishes, and setting up the dining table.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen and dining areas, including appliances, refrigerators, tableware, and tea sets.
• Monitor and organise kitchen and dining inventories, including tableware, utensils, and related supplies.
• Manage ingredient procurement and inventory, including receiving records, stock checks, labelling, and proper storage.
• Source and coordinate with food suppliers and maintain relevant supplier information.
• Perform other culinary, kitchen, and ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Preferred Competencies and Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Private Chef, Senior Chef, or in a similar culinary role.
• Diploma, certificate, or professional qualification in Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, or a related discipline.
• WSQ Food Safety Course (FSC) Level 1 certification or equivalent recognised food safety training.
• Strong experience in meal preparation, menu planning, recipe development, and food presentation.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen organisation, ingredient storage, and inventory management.
• Ability to train and guide household staff in meal and refreshment preparation.
• Experience sourcing ingredients and coordinating with food suppliers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Mandarin and read and write Chinese, as the role requires regular communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders and handling Chinese-language instructions, menus, recipes, and related documentation.