Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen, Innovate Menus & Costs

ALUNA CAPITAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 89,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ALUNA CAPITAL PTE. LTD. is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations and maintain high food quality and consistency. You will drive menus, manage costs, and balance culinary creativity with operational discipline.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can supervise staff, standardise recipes, ensure safety, and coordinate with management for profitable dining experiences. Starting salary ranges from 8,000 to 12,500 SGD monthly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef in a professional restaurant environment.
• Strong leadership and kitchen management capabilities.
• Strong understanding of food costing, inventory management, purchasing, and portion control.
• Ability to develop and standardise recipes.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure during busy service periods.
• Good communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, evenings, and public holidays according to operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations across all service periods.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented consistently according to approved recipes and standards.
• Establish efficient kitchen workflows, prep systems, opening procedures, and closing procedures.
• Coordinate closely with front-of-house and management teams to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels according to business volume.
• Develop and standardise recipes, portions, plating, and preparation methods.
• Conduct menu testing and seasonal menu development.
• Evaluate menu performance and recommend changes based on sales, customer feedback, food cost, and operational practicality.
• Manage food cost and kitchen expenses within agreed targets.
• Establish accurate recipe costing and portion controls.
• Monitor purchasing, receiving, storage, stock rotation, and inventory.
• Minimise food waste, spoilage, overproduction, and unnecessary purchasing.
• Work with suppliers to maintain appropriate product quality and pricing.

Job description

ALUNA CAPITAL PTE. LTD. is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations and maintain high food quality and consistency. You will drive menus, manage costs, and balance culinary creativity with operational discipline.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can supervise staff, standardise recipes, ensure safety, and coordinate with management for profitable dining experiences. Starting salary ranges from 8,000 to 12,500 SGD monthly.