Chef de Partie

Paul Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days work week

Attractive benefits package

Job summary

PAUL Bakery in Singapore seeks a seasoned kitchen leader to manage daily operations, supervise junior chefs, and ensure hygiene, safety, and cost standards in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in food and beverage, professional culinary qualifications, and strong cooking and plating skills to deliver high-quality, creatively presented dishes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Professional culinary qualifications or equivalent kitchen work experience are mandatory.
• Strong cooking skills with creativity in developing specials and excellence in plating.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily food items and complete assigned duties to meet restaurant quality standards.
• Follow instructions from superiors to ensure timely completion of daily kitchen tasks.
• Coordinate daily activities with the Sous Chef to optimize kitchen workflow.
• Supervise and guide junior chefs and commis to maintain high performance and motivation.
• Estimate daily production needs and inspect raw and cooked food to ensure quality compliance.
• Maintain high standards in food production, preparation, and presentation consistently.
• Monitor guest satisfaction, food quality, operational efficiency, and cost control.
• Apply knowledge of food preparation, receiving, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Demonstrate full awareness of menu items, recipes, production methods, and presentation standards.
• Handle food products at correct temperatures following preservation standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment, reporting malfunctions promptly.
• Foster effective communication among staff to maintain a secure and friendly work environment.
• Build and sustain strong inter-departmental working relationships.
• Develop menu items creatively while controlling costs in a high-volume food service setting.
• Ensure personal and team hygiene, safety, and proper use of equipment and utensils.
• Manage own work to meet deadlines and support others in achieving theirs.
• Regularly check expiry dates and proper storage of food items in the kitchen section.
• Consult daily with Sous Chef and Executive Chef on production requirements.
• Train and motivate subordinates daily to promote an economical and efficient work environment.
• Model exemplary personal hygiene and cleanliness on and off duty.
• Collect daily feedback and report issues promptly to management.
• Assess quality control and adhere to hotel service standards consistently.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Food safety

Plating

Team supervision

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Company Overview

PAUL Bakery is a global leader in retail baking with over 125 years of history, operating 530+ bakeries in France and 29 countries. We offer career growth in Singapore and ASEAN with competitive pay and benefits including medical, meal allowance, and laundry reimbursements.

Job Summary

You will lead daily kitchen operations to deliver high-quality food products, supervise junior chefs, and ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and cost standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily food items and complete assigned duties to meet restaurant quality standards
• Follow instructions from superiors to ensure timely completion of daily kitchen tasks
• Coordinate daily activities with the Sous Chef to optimize kitchen workflow
• Supervise and guide junior chefs and commis to maintain high performance and motivation
• Estimate daily production needs and inspect raw and cooked food to ensure quality compliance
• Maintain high standards in food production, preparation, and presentation consistently
• Monitor guest satisfaction, food quality, operational efficiency, and cost control continuously
• Apply knowledge of food preparation, receiving, storage, and sanitation procedures accurately
• Demonstrate full awareness of menu items, recipes, production methods, and presentation standards
• Handle food products at correct temperatures following preservation standards
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment, reporting malfunctions promptly
• Foster effective communication among staff to maintain a secure and friendly work environment
• Build and sustain strong inter-departmental working relationships
• Develop menu items creatively while controlling costs in a high-volume food service setting
• Ensure personal and team hygiene, safety, and proper use of equipment and utensils
• Manage own work to meet deadlines and support others in achieving theirs
• Regularly check expiry dates and proper storage of food items in the kitchen section
• Consult daily with Sous Chef and Executive Chef on production requirements
• Train and motivate subordinates daily to promote an economical and efficient work environment
• Model exemplary personal hygiene and cleanliness on and off duty
• Collect daily feedback and report issues promptly to management
• Assess quality control and adhere to hotel service standards consistently
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Required competencies and certifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the food and beverage industry
• Professional culinary qualifications or equivalent kitchen work experience are mandatory
• Strong cooking skills with creativity in developing specials and excellence in plating
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Preferred competencies and qualifications

[None specified]

Other Information

• 5 days work week
• Attractive benefits package