Executive Chef

AAPC SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hotel industry is seeking an Executive Chef to manage kitchen operations at a luxury lounge in Changi Airport. This pivotal role involves menu development, team leadership, and ensuring high standards of food safety and customer service. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hospitality and a strong knowledge of international cuisines.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Travel-related perks

Uniforms provided

Training and career development opportunities

Supportive and multicultural work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, airline catering, or luxury lounge operations.
• Proven leadership ability in managing diverse culinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisines and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.
• Manage kitchen budgets and supplier relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Knowledge of International Cuisines

Job description

Company Description

Accor is a world leader in the hotel industry, present in 110 countries, with more than 5,500 hotels and 10,000 restaurants and bars. The group deploys an integrated hotel ecosystem that is among the most diversified in the sector, notably associating luxury and high-end brands, mid-range and economic offers, exclusive lifestyle concepts, venues for shows and entertainment, clubs, restaurants and bars, private residences, shared accommodation, concierge services and co-working spaces. Accor has a portfolio of incomparable brands, led by more than 300,000 employees around the world.

Job Description

Accor is in a partnership with one of the World's Leading Airlines, to manage the Lounge operations located in Changi Airport.

The Executive Chef is responsible for management of the kitchen team to ensure food preparation, production, implementation of menus are maintained at a high standard. This role involves menu development, team leadership, kitchen operations, food safety compliance and collaboration with lounge management to enhance the guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards (e.g., HACCP).
• Monitor food costs and minimize waste through efficient stock management.
• Collaborate with lounge managers to align food offerings
• Respond to guest feedback and occasionally interact with guests to personalize service.
• Ensure compliance with airport and airline partner regulations
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff.
• Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching.
• Manage kitchen budgets, supplier relationships and procurement.
• Prepare reports on kitchen performance, food costs and staff productivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, airline catering or luxury lounge operations
• Proven leadership in managing diverse culinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisines and dietary requirements
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service orientation and ability to manage diverse teams.
• Familiarity with airport protocols, safety standards and guest service systems.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Additional information

• Competitive salary.
• Travel-related perks.
• Uniforms provided.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and multicultural work environment..