Culinary Director: Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

NKS GOURMET PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NKS GOURMET PTE. LTD. is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team in Singapore. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure the quality and freshness of all dishes, and maintain high hygiene standards while coordinating cooks' tasks and menu planning.

You will design new recipes, review staffing levels, hire and train staff, and manage procurement. Strong communication and deadline-driven leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
• Proficient knowledge of human resources management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes.
• Coordinate cooks' tasks and kitchen duties.
• Implement hygiene policies and inspect equipment cleanliness.
• Design new recipes, plan menus, and select plate presentations.
• Review staffing levels to meet service, operational, and financial objectives.
• Hire and train kitchen staff, such as cooks and dishwashers.
• Perform administrative tasks, take stock of food and equipment, and process purchase orders.
• Set and monitor performance standards for staff.
• Obtain feedback on food and service quality, and handle customer problems and complaints.

Skills

Advanced food knowledge

HR management

Excellent communication

Deadline orientation

Job description

NKS GOURMET PTE. LTD. is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team in Singapore. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure the quality and freshness of all dishes, and maintain high hygiene standards while coordinating cooks' tasks and menu planning.

You will design new recipes, review staffing levels, hire and train staff, and manage procurement. Strong communication and deadline-driven leadership are essential for success in this role.