Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen, Craft Menus & Quality

ASIA GRAND PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASIA GRAND PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of our restaurant.

You will oversee day-to-day kitchen activity and ensure alignment with the restaurant's culinary concept. The role emphasizes menu development, standardization of recipes, control of food costs, and training of the kitchen team. You will collaborate with the General Manager and service team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while upholding food safety and hygiene

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in a senior kitchen leadership role (Executive Chef, Head Chef, or equivalent).
• Deep knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation, inventory, and portion control.
• Solid understanding of food hygiene and workplace safety.
• Ability to train and develop kitchen staff.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication with culinary and service teams.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and maintain high standards.
• Develop, review, and maintain menus aligned with concept.
• Ensure consistent quality, presentation, portions, and prep.
• Establish standard recipes and procedures.
• Monitor costs, wastage, and kitchen expenses.
• Manage purchasing, stock, inventory, and storage.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure ingredient quality.
• Plan manpower, rosters, and allocation.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop kitchen team.
• Coach staff to meet culinary and operational standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Coordinate with GM and service team for smooth ops.
• Support menu engineering, promotions, and new product dev.
• Review kitchen performance and drive improvements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Food cost management

Food safety & hygiene

Staff training & development

Strong communication

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

ASIA GRAND PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of our restaurant.

You will oversee day-to-day kitchen activity and ensure alignment with the restaurant's culinary concept. The role emphasizes menu development, standardization of recipes, control of food costs, and training of the kitchen team. You will collaborate with the General Manager and service team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while upholding food safety and hygiene