Chef Manager

AH Y EATING HOUSE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Chinese restaurant in Singapore is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations. Responsibilities include overseeing daily activities, maintaining high food quality, and ensuring efficient operations. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years in a Chinese kitchen, including supervisory experience. Strong cost control and leadership skills are essential. This role plays a key part in menu development and staff management while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a Chinese restaurant kitchen.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and cost control skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff, including sous chefs and cooks.
• Oversee daily kitchen activities and maintain high food quality standards.
• Manage the full spectrum of kitchen operations, ensuring timely delivery.
• Implement and maintain standard recipes and kitchen procedures.
• Monitor food cost, manage inventory, and minimize wastage.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Food quality standards

Menu planning

Team management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Chef Manager to lead the kitchen operations of our Chinese restaurant. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily kitchen activities, maintaining high food quality standards, and ensuring efficient operations while upholding the authenticity and consistency of Chinese cuisine. As Chef Manager, you will manage the full spectrum of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking processes, and timely food delivery during service hours. You will ensure that all dishes meet established standards for taste, presentation, and portion control. You will also be responsible for implementing and maintaining standard recipes and kitchen operating procedures to ensure consistency across all shifts. You will play a key role in menu planning and development, including seasonal menus and festive set menus. Strong cost control skills are essential, as you will monitor food cost, manage inventory, minimize wastage, and work closely with suppliers to source quality ingredients at competitive prices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen activities and maintain high food quality standards.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations while upholding authenticity and consistency of Chinese cuisine.
• Manage the full spectrum of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking processes, and timely food delivery during service hours.
• Ensure all dishes meet established standards for taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Implement and maintain standard recipes and kitchen operating procedures for consistency across all shifts.
• Contribute to menu planning and development, including seasonal menus and festive set menus.
• Exercise strong cost control: monitor food cost, manage inventory, minimize wastage, and collaborate with suppliers to source quality ingredients at competitive prices.

• Lead, supervise, and train kitchen staff, including sous chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants.
• Manage staff scheduling, task allocation, and performance management to maintain a motivated and productive team.

• Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance, adhering to all SFA / NEA regulations, including proper handling, storage, cleanliness, and documentation.

• Collaborate with front-of-house teams and management to ensure smooth operations, handle customer feedback when required, and support banquets, events, and large-scale orders.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a Chinese restaurant kitchen, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and cost control skills.