EXECUTIVE CHEF

HONG HOY CONSULTANCY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier culinary consultancy seeks an Executive Chef in Singapore. This role requires overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring dish quality, and managing a team of cooks. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and 2+ years of culinary education, along with proficiency in human resources management and kitchen inventory systems. The position also demands excellent communication skills and flexibility to work on various shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary education required.
• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef necessary.
• Advanced knowledge of food principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and timeliness of dishes.
• Coordinate kitchen staff tasks.
• Implement hygiene policies.

Skills

Culinary education

Human resources management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

BOH systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Ensuring promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes.
• Coordinating cooks' tasks.
• Implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness.
• Designing new recipes, planning menus, and selecting plate presentations.
• Reviewing staffing levels to meet service, operational, and financial objectives.
• Hiring and training kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation workers, and dishwashers.
• Performing administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, and doing purchase orders.
• Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff.
• Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints.

Executive Chef Requirements:

• 2+ years of culinary education.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
• Proficient knowledge of human resources management.
• Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on public holidays.