CHIEF COOK

MOHAMMED ANIFA BIRIYANI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Singapore is seeking a skilled Chief Cook to create and implement the restaurant's menu while managing kitchen operations. The ideal candidate must have extensive training in food preparation, leadership skills, and several years of experience in a professional kitchen. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, managing the kitchen budget, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards. This role offers an opportunity to influence menu design and lead a dynamic kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Extensive training in food preparation and kitchen management.
• Several years of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Proven track record of success as a chef.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement the restaurant’s menu.
• Manage the daily operations of the kitchen.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Culinary techniques

Time management

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

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.