Chef de Partie

VARDI&CO. PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VARDI&CO. PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced cook to join our kitchen team in Singapore.

You will perform hands-on food preparation, cooking and plating, while ensuring consistent quality, taste, and presentation. You will manage an assigned kitchen section, maintain mise en place, and support junior staff under the Head Chef and Sous Chef. The role demands strong time management, teamwork and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, with shifts including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant culinary experience in a restaurant or professional kitchen.
• Strong hands-on cooking skills and knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Able to independently manage an assigned kitchen section while supporting the wider kitchen team.
• Good time management, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Positive working attitude with strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Able to perform effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Possess a valid WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 certification or be willing to obtain the required certification before handling food.
• Able to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on food preparation, cooking and plating while managing the assigned kitchen section.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, presentation and portion control according to established standards.
• Prepare and maintain adequate mise en place to ensure smooth and timely kitchen service.
• Monitor stock levels, ensure proper food storage and minimise wastage.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards.
• Provide hands‑on guidance and support to junior kitchen staff.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations, particularly during peak service periods.

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Time management

Teamwork & communication

Attention to detail

Food safety

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on food preparation, cooking and plating while managing the assigned kitchen section.

• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, presentation and portion control according to established standards.

• Prepare and maintain adequate mise en place to ensure smooth and timely kitchen service.

• Monitor stock levels, ensure proper food storage and minimise wastage.

• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards.

• Provide hands‑on guidance and support to junior kitchen staff.

• Work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations, particularly during peak service periods.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant culinary experience in a restaurant or professional kitchen.

• Strong hands‑on cooking skills and knowledge of food preparation techniques.

• Able to independently manage an assigned kitchen section while supporting the wider kitchen team.

• Good time management, attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Positive working attitude with strong teamwork and communication skills.

• Able to perform effectively in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.

• Possess a valid WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 certification or be willing to obtain the required certification before handling food.

• Able to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays.