Culinary Team Lead: Menu & Kitchen Ops

Marina Bay Sands; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Bay Sands is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to drive menu development and maintain high culinary standards in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee recipe costing, yields, and food cost controls while mentoring a team of kitchen staff.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in professional kitchens, strong leadership, and proficiency with Excel, Ariba, and budget management. This role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts degree or equivalent.
• Food Handler’s Certificate.
• SERV Safe Certification (or equivalent food safety certification).
• Any additional relevant certifications in specialized cuisines or dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Understand innovative menus reflecting seasonal ingredients and trends.
• Understand kitchen operations, recipe costing and selling price.
• Manage yields involved in taste panels and food cost controls.
• Conduct regular checks on food recipes and preparation regulations.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Excel

Budgeting

Ariba

Education

Culinary Arts degree or equivalent

Food Handler’s Certificate

SERV Safe Certification

Additional certifications in specialized cuisines or dietary needs

Job description

Marina Bay Sands is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to drive menu development and maintain high culinary standards in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee recipe costing, yields, and food cost controls while mentoring a team of kitchen staff.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in professional kitchens, strong leadership, and proficiency with Excel, Ariba, and budget management. This role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration in Singapore.