Chinese Kitchen Lead: Menu Creator & Team Mentor

SMORGASBORD INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

SMORGASBORD INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Chef to plan and manage food preparation in restaurant kitchens and serve as the head chef's second-in-command.

Responsibilities include developing menus based on seasonal demand, guiding staff, and ensuring timely kitchen operations. Candidates need at least 2 years of experience, strong cooking knowledge, teamwork and leadership, with experience in Chinese cuisine. Shifts include early and late hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar chef role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods and kitchen equipment.
• Teamwork-oriented with leadership abilities.
• Willing to work early and late shifts (3am–11am or 12pm–8pm).
• Experience in Chinese cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
• Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
• Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
• Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.
• Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.
• Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
• Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.
• Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.
• Adhere to sanitation and safety regulations.
• Manage the kitchen team in the executive chef's absence.

Skills

Cooking methods

Kitchen equipment

Leadership

Teamwork

Chinese cuisine

Time management

Job description

SMORGASBORD INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Chef to plan and manage food preparation in restaurant kitchens and serve as the head chef's second-in-command.

Responsibilities include developing menus based on seasonal demand, guiding staff, and ensuring timely kitchen operations. Candidates need at least 2 years of experience, strong cooking knowledge, teamwork and leadership, with experience in Chinese cuisine. Shifts include early and late hours.