Executive Kitchen Manager

Cafe O Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cafe O Singapore is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen operations at our Singapore location. You will oversee food preparation, inventory, and staff to ensure timely service and quality.

You will monitor costs and margins, enforce hygiene and safety standards, collaborate with the restaurant manager on menus, and handle administration duties to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations, food preparation, supplies ordering, and kitchen staff
• Check quantity and quality of received products to ensure items are as ordered and standards are met
• Achieve food margin set by the Company
• Monitor stock levels to reduce wastage and maximise profitability
• Ensure kitchen operations are carried smoothly and effectively
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards and other storage areas
• Responsible for inventory management to ensure sufficient stock for operation efficiency
• Ensure consistency in food quality control, hygiene and safety
• Ensure that food handling and hygiene regulations are followed in accordance with regulations
• Inspect equipment, work areas and general supplies to ensure conformance to established health and safety standards
• Supervise and coordinate activities of kitchen staff
• Instruct and train other kitchen workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
• Inspire and motivate the team to achieve food specifications
• Assist in recruitment of kitchen staff
• Manage a team of chefs and their areas of responsibilities
• Collaborate with restaurant manager to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers
• Manage food and manpower cost
• Responsible for kitchen administration duties
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Superior

Job description

Cafe O Singapore is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen operations at our Singapore location. You will oversee food preparation, inventory, and staff to ensure timely service and quality.

You will monitor costs and margins, enforce hygiene and safety standards, collaborate with the restaurant manager on menus, and handle administration duties to keep the kitchen running smoothly.