Chief Chef (Chinese Cuisine)

Allied Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Career advancement opportunities

Accessible working location

Job summary

Allied Search Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Chief Chef (Chinese Cuisine) to lead kitchen operations, uphold high standards of food quality and presentation, and implement standard recipes across outlets and dining operations.

The role demands proven senior culinary leadership, menu development, cost management, supplier liaison, and coaching of the culinary team. Candidates should be flexible for weekends and public holidays to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef or in a senior culinary leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, and culinary standards across all outlets and dining operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard recipes, culinary procedures, and food preparation techniques in accordance with Company standards.
• Plan and develop menus based on customer preferences, market trends, business requirements, and cost objectives.
• Monitor food costs, consumption, inventory levels, purchasing, and wastage to improve profitability and kitchen efficiency.
• Analyse operational and financial performance, including food costs, sales trends, ordering patterns, and inventory movement, and implement appropriate improvement measures.
• Forecast food requirements and oversee requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, storage, and proper utilisation of food supplies.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders to support business and operational requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team by setting clear performance expectations, providing guidance, and facilitating training and development.
• Drive continuous improvement in kitchen processes, productivity, service standards, food quality, and cost management.
• Support business initiatives, events, menu launches, and other operational requirements as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Job description

Competitive Remuneration Package

Career Advancement opportunities

Accessible working location

As a Chief Chef (Chinese Cuisine)

You will be responsible for the following duties:

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, and culinary standards across all outlets and dining operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard recipes, culinary procedures, and food preparation techniques in accordance with Company standards.
• Plan and develop menus based on customer preferences, market trends, business requirements, and cost objectives.
• Monitor food costs, consumption, inventory levels, purchasing, and wastage to improve profitability and kitchen efficiency.
• Analyse operational and financial performance, including food costs, sales trends, ordering patterns, and inventory movement, and implement appropriate improvement measures.
• Forecast food requirements and oversee requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, storage, and proper utilisation of food supplies.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders to support business and operational requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team by setting clear performance expectations, providing guidance, and facilitating training and development.
• Drive continuous improvement in kitchen processes, productivity, service standards, food quality, and cost management.
• Support business initiatives, events, menu launches, and other operational requirements as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or in a senior culinary leadership role, preferably within a hotel, restaurant, or similar hospitality environment.
• Willing to work split shifts, weekends, and public holidays where required by operational needs.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.