CHIEF COOK

ALI'S PRATA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant Singaporean restaurant in Singapore seeks a passionate Chief Cook to oversee kitchen operations. The role involves creating exciting menus, managing the kitchen budget, and training staff. The successful candidate will have extensive culinary training and experience in a professional kitchen, strong leadership skills, and a knack for working under pressure. The position offers a chance to be at the forefront of culinary trends while ensuring high-quality food preparation and service.

Qualifications

• Extensive training in food preparation and kitchen management.
• Several years of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Experience in different kitchen positions.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement restaurant's menu considering customer preferences.
• Manage daily kitchen operations including staffing and budgeting.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff adhering to food safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to meet customer needs.
• Stay current with culinary trends and techniques.

Skills

Food preparation

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Extensive training in food preparation

Experience as line cook or apprentice

Job description

The chief cook creates and implements menus, manages the kitchen budget, and orders supplies. And also train and supervise the kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, and dishwashers.

Chief Cook Duties and Responsibilities

• The chief cook is responsible for creating and implementing the restaurant’s menu. They must consider customers’ preferences and dietary restrictions, as well as the availability of ingredients.
• The chief cook is responsible for managing the daily operations of the kitchen, including scheduling staff, ordering supplies, and managing the kitchen budget.
• The chief cook is responsible for training and supervising the kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, and dishwashers. They must ensure that all staff members are properly trained and adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• coordinating with other departments, such as front-of-house staff and management, for ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly and that customer needs are met.
• The chief cook is expected to stay current with trends and new techniques in the culinary industry. This can be done by attending culinary classes, and workshops, and researching new recipes and equipment.

Chief Cook Job Requirements

• Chief cooks must have extensive training in all aspects of food preparation, including cooking techniques, kitchen management, and food safety and sanitation.
• Many aspiring chief cooks start as a line or apprentice chefs and work their way up the kitchen hierarchy.
• Most chief cooks have several years of experience working in a professional kitchen. They must have experience working in different kitchen positions and have a proven track record of success as a chef.
• Strong leadership and management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines are also important for a chief cook.