Commis Cook

RESTAURANT ZEN PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious dining establishment in Singapore is looking for an ambitious Commis Chef to join their award-winning team. Candidates should have a strong background in kitchen operations and staff management, with excellent communication skills. The role entails ensuring the highest quality standards of food preparation and fostering a collaborative work environment. Employee benefits include competitive salary, staff meals, birthday leave, and discounts at associated restaurants.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Staff Meals

Birthday Leave

Staff Discounts at Restaurants under the Unlisted Collection Group

Qualifications

• Strong background in kitchen operations and staff management.
• Michelin star experience preferred, though not essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality standards are consistently met.
• Manage quality, operating, and food costs effectively.
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and correct equipment use.
• Provide daily feedback and quality control.

Skills

Kitchen operations management

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Proficiency in English

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious and talented Commis Chef to join our team at Zén in Singapore. As the sister restaurant to the 3-Michelin star Frantzén in Stockholm, Zén offers a meticulously curated tasting menu that blends both local and world-class delicacies. Guests can expect the finest ingredients sourced around the world, set across three floors of a classic shophouse in the heart of the city.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has a strong background in kitchen operations and staff management with excellent communication skills.
• Will be responsible for managing and training kitchen staff, ensuring efficient teamwork.
• Will help maintain the timely operation of the kitchen, meeting our high-quality standards.
• Is highly proficient in both spoken and written English.
• Michelin star experience is preferred, though not essential.
• Can work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the production, preparation, and presentation of food consistently meets the highest quality standards.
• Contribute to guest satisfaction while managing quality, operating, and food costs effectively.
• Be well-versed in all standard procedures and policies related to food preparation, receiving, storage, and sanitation.
• Follow proper food preservation standards to ensure products are stored and handled at the correct temperatures.
• Foster a secure and friendly working environment by ensuring effective communication within the kitchen team.
• Establish and maintain strong inter-departmental working relationships.
• Take personal responsibility for hygiene, safety, and the correct use of equipment and utensils.
• Provide daily feedback, report issues as they arise, and ensure quality control aligns with service standards.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Competitive Salary
• Staff Meals
• Birthday Leave
• Staff Discounts at Restaurants under the Unlisted Collection Group

Why Join Zén:

At Zén, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented, passionate team in a world-class environment. As part of our commitment to excellence, we offer ongoing training and development to help you grow in your career. Joining our team means becoming part of an award-winning restaurant where culinary innovation and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

If you are a motivated team player with a commitment to excellence, we invite you to join our team and be a part of the extraordinary culinary experience we create for our guests.