Executive Chef

AL FORNO (EAST COAST) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AL FORNO (EAST COAST) PTE LTD on Singapore's East Coast is seeking an Executive/Head Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, specialising in authentic Southern Italian cuisine.

You will develop menus, supervise mise en place, and ensure each dish meets standards of taste, presentation, and portion size for a premium dining experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as Executive/Head Chef in Italian cuisine.
• Must hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure timely service.
• Develop menus featuring traditional Southern Italian dishes.
• Prepare mise en place and supervise kitchen staff.
• Ensure dishes meet taste, presentation, and portion standards.
• Manage food costs, purchasing, stock, and wastage.
• Train and mentor kitchen team in Italian cooking techniques.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene.
• Coordinate with service team for smooth service.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Food safety

Training & mentoring

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Lead daily kitchen operations, specialising in authentic Southern Italian cuisine.

Develop menus featuring traditional Southern Italian dishes, seasonal ingredients and regional flavours.

Prepare and supervise mise en place to ensure smooth and efficient service.

Ensure every dish meets the restaurant's standards for taste, presentation, portion size and consistency.

Train, mentor and supervise the kitchen team in Italian cooking techniques and food preparation.

Manage food costs, purchasing, stock levels and wastage while maintaining ingredient quality.

Maintain high standards of food safety, kitchen cleanliness, personal hygiene and working attire.

Plan kitchen schedules and coordinate with the service team to deliver timely service.

Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong leadership, teamwork and effective communication in English.

Have relevant experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in Italian cuisine and hold a valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.