Chinese Kitchen Manager

PRIMARIUS STAFFING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIMARIUS STAFFING PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced kitchen lead to manage daily Cantonese kitchen operations and deliver high-quality Cantonese cuisine.

You will oversee staff coordination, food preparation, inventory control, and hygiene standards to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, planning daily prep, managing inventory, controlling food costs, and ensuring strict food safety practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cantonese cuisine and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to supervise kitchen staff and manage daily operations.
• Strong focus on food safety, hygiene, and storage practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Cantonese kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient food service delivery.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff in preparing and cooking Cantonese cuisine to maintain quality and consistency.
• Ensure the quality, taste, presentation, and consistency of all Chinese dishes served.
• Plan daily food preparation and coordinate cooking activities during service hours to meet demand.
• Manage kitchen manpower by allocating duties and scheduling staff shifts effectively.
• Monitor food inventory levels, order stock timely, and ensure proper storage of ingredients to maintain freshness.
• Control food costs by managing portion sizes and minimizing food wastage.
• Enforce proper food handling, hygiene practices, and maintain kitchen cleanliness to comply with safety standards.
• Maintain and monitor kitchen equipment functionality and arrange timely repairs when needed.
• Coordinate with service staff and management to ensure seamless food service operations.
• Train kitchen staff on food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen procedures to enhance team performance.
• Resolve daily kitchen operational issues promptly and escape to management when necessary.

Skills

Cantonese cuisine knowledge

Kitchen leadership

Staff supervision

Food safety awareness

Problem solving

Job description

Job Summary

Lead and manage daily Chinese kitchen operations to deliver high-quality Cantonese cuisine. Oversee staff coordination, food preparation, inventory control, and hygiene standards to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Chinese kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient food service delivery
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff in preparing and cooking Cantonese cuisine to maintain quality and consistency
• Ensure the quality, taste, presentation, and consistency of all Chinese dishes served
• Plan daily food preparation and coordinate cooking activities during service hours to meet demand
• Manage kitchen manpower by allocating duties and scheduling staff shifts effectively
• Monitor food inventory levels, order stock timely, and ensure proper storage of ingredients to maintain freshness
• Control food costs by managing portion sizes and minimizing food wastage
• Enforce proper food handling, hygiene practices, and maintain kitchen cleanliness to comply with safety standards
• Maintain and monitor kitchen equipment functionality and arrange timely repairs when needed
• Coordinate with service staff and management to ensure seamless food service operations
• Train kitchen staff on food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen procedures to enhance team performance
• Resolve daily kitchen operational issues promptly and escape to management when necessary

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience in Cantonese cuisine and kitchen operations
• Knowledge of Cantonese cooking techniques, ingredients, and food preparation
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and managing daily kitchen operations
• Ability to maintain food quality, taste, and consistency under fast-paced conditions
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and proper food storage practices
• Ability to manage inventory, control food costs, and minimize wastage
• Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required
• Relevant food safety certification is an advantage