Executive Chef – Indian, Shawarma & BBQ Operations

ELJI FOOD CONCEPTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company in Singapore is seeking an Executive Chef responsible for full kitchen operations, including SOP setup, staff management, and cost control. The ideal candidate will have 10–12 years of senior-level experience, particularly in Indian cuisine, Shawarma, and BBQ, and demonstrate a strong ability to scale operations while leading a team. This role is crucial for ensuring operational efficiency and readiness for future expansion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years senior-level experience in a kitchen environment.
• Strong background in Indian cuisine, Shawarma, and BBQ.
• Proven experience in setting up SOPs and kitchen systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve Kitchen SOPs.
• Oversee Indian food, Shawarma, and BBQ sections.
• Manage kitchen staff scheduling, training, and discipline.
• Handle stock planning, inventory control, and vendor coordination.
• Monitor food cost, wastage, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure kitchen readiness for expansion and scaling.

Skills

Leadership mindset

Kitchen operations management

Cost control

Staff training

Inventory management

Job description

Key Focus: SOP Setup, Team Management & Full Kitchen Control

We are seeking an Executive Chef who can take complete ownership of kitchen operations, systems, staff, and cost control.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement & improve Kitchen SOPs
• Oversee Indian food, Shawarma & BBQ sections
• Manage kitchen staff scheduling, training & discipline
• Handle stock planning, inventory control & vendor coordination
• Monitor food cost, wastage & operational efficiency
• Ensure kitchen readiness for expansion & scaling

Requirements:

• Strong background in Indian + Shawarma + BBQ
• Experience in setting up SOPs & kitchen systems
• Minimum 10–12 years senior-level experience
• Leadership mindset with business understanding
• Ability to scale operations and train teams