Executive Chef - Lead Kitchen, Menus & Operations

SOLO RISTORANTE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLO RISTORANTE PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead and manage our kitchen operations, ensuring high culinary standards and consistent food quality across menus.

The role requires strong leadership, menu planning, cost control, and coordination with front-of-house. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen activities, supervise staff, develop new dishes, and uphold food safety and hygiene across shifts.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification or professional culinary training preferred.
• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef or similar senior culinary position.
• Strong culinary and kitchen management experience.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operational standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in menu planning, food costing, inventory management and cost control.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays according to operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise, train and guide Sous Chef, Head Chef and other kitchen staff.
• Plan, develop and execute menus in line with the restaurant's concept and standards.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, portioning and presentation.
• Maintain standard recipes, preparation methods and plating standards.
• Monitor food costs, inventory, stock levels, wastage and portion control.
• Manage ordering of ingredients and coordinate with suppliers.
• Ensure proper storage, handling and freshness of all ingredients.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, sanitation and workplace safety.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Plan kitchen manpower requirements, work schedules and allocation of duties.
• Coordinate with the restaurant and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth daily service.
• Manage kitchen operations during busy service periods and resolve operational issues.
• Develop new dishes and seasonal menu offerings where required.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and operational.

Education

Relevant culinary qualification or professional culinary training

Job description

SOLO RISTORANTE PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead and manage our kitchen operations, ensuring high culinary standards and consistent food quality across menus.

The role requires strong leadership, menu planning, cost control, and coordination with front-of-house. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen activities, supervise staff, develop new dishes, and uphold food safety and hygiene across shifts.