Executive Chef

Jumbo Group Of Restaurants Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Singapore is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations across international outlets. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Southeast Asian and Chinese cuisines, manage outlet teams, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. This role includes responsibilities for staff recruitment and culinary innovation. Willingness to be seconded to international locations, particularly China, is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar role.
• Strong expertise in Southeast Asian and Chinese cuisines.
• Knowledge of HACCP and kitchen management practices.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Creative flair in menu planning and dish development.
• Willingness to be seconded overseas (China).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage outlet Head Chefs and kitchen teams.
• Lead recruitment and training of kitchen staff.
• Ensure adherence to food safety standards.
• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and safety across all outlets.
• Oversee kitchen equipment and facility maintenance to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Develop and introduce innovative new dishes in line with brand direction and seasonal opportunities.
• Drive culinary excellence while balancing operational efficiency and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Southeast Asian cuisine expertise

Chinese cuisine expertise

Team management

Communication

Menu planning

Communication

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to be seconded to our overseas outlets. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Southeast Asian and Chinese cuisines, demonstrate strong leadership in kitchen operations, and uphold the highest culinary and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage outlet Head Chefs and kitchen teams, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Lead recruitment, training, and development of kitchen staff for new and existing outlets.
• Ensure strict adherence to SOPs, HACCP, and AVA food safety standards.
• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and safety across all outlets.
• Oversee kitchen equipment and facility maintenance to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Develop and introduce innovative new dishes in line with brand direction and seasonal opportunities.
• Drive culinary excellence while balancing operational efficiency and cost control.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar senior culinary leadership role.
• Strong expertise in Southeast Asian and Chinese cuisines.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP standards and kitchen management best practices.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Creative flair in menu planning and dish development.
• Willingness to be seconded overseas (China).