Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Innovation & Team Excellence

Hilton; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Singapore Orchard seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision across all outlets, banquets, and events. You will inspire a talented team to deliver exceptional dining experiences aligned with Hilton's standards and guest expectations.

Drive culinary excellence, cost management, and innovation while upholding food safety and regulatory requirements. You’ll partner with stakeholders to elevate brand standards and profitability in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent.
• Experience as Executive Chef within a 4- or 5-star hotel or restaurant of similar capacity.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, sanitation, and local regulatory requirements.
• Valid Food Hygiene Certificate and any required certifications.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with profitability, food-cost management, and budgeting.
• Experience in menu engineering, culinary innovation, and guest satisfaction.
• Strong leadership, engagement, performance management, and succession planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to analyze occupancy forecasts and operational metrics for decisions.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented in fast-paced, high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team to meet objectives.
• Foster a high-performance, service-oriented culture.
• Drive engagement, succession planning, and development.
• Oversee rostering to optimize productivity and standards.
• Coordinate across hotel functions for operations.
• Oversee planning, prep, and presentation across outlets.
• Maintain recipe quality, costing, and brand standards.
• Lead menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Conduct tastings and quality reviews for excellence.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Culinary innovation

Food safety

Cost control

Menu development

Guest satisfaction

Education

Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent

Job description

Hilton Singapore Orchard seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision across all outlets, banquets, and events. You will inspire a talented team to deliver exceptional dining experiences aligned with Hilton's standards and guest expectations.

Drive culinary excellence, cost management, and innovation while upholding food safety and regulatory requirements. You’ll partner with stakeholders to elevate brand standards and profitability in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.