Executive Chinese Fine-Dining Chef | Lead & Innovate

PeopleSearch Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleSearch Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead a premium Chinese fine-dining kitchen. You will oversee culinary operations, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, presentation, and service standards in a luxury dining environment.

You will develop innovative Chinese menus, mentor the kitchen team, manage costs and inventory, and collaborate with suppliers and senior management to elevate guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of professional culinary experience in executive/senior roles.
• Strong expertise in Chinese cuisine, preferably Cantonese or contemporary Chinese.
• Experience in fine-dining, luxury hotels, or high-end Chinese restaurants with VIP clients.
• Knowledge of menu development, premium ingredients, food costing, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership and people-management skills with the ability to lead a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall culinary operations to ensure exceptional food quality and service in a premium Chinese setting.
• Develop innovative Chinese menus, signature dishes, and VIP/private dining concepts.
• Lead, train, and develop the kitchen team, maintaining strong teamwork and discipline.
• Manage food costs, inventory, purchasing, portion control, and wastage to hit budgets.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and kitchen standards; coordinate with Front of House.

Skills

Executive leadership

Chinese cuisine

Menu development

Food costing

Leadership

VIP dining

Job description

PeopleSearch Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead a premium Chinese fine-dining kitchen. You will oversee culinary operations, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, presentation, and service standards in a luxury dining environment.

You will develop innovative Chinese menus, mentor the kitchen team, manage costs and inventory, and collaborate with suppliers and senior management to elevate guest experiences.