Gourmet Consultant

MODU K PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local food service company in Singapore seeks a culinary expert to assist in menu development from ingredient sourcing to final plating. Responsibilities include optimizing ingredient usage, managing costs, and educating staff on culinary techniques and food safety. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, food hygiene certification, and a passion for great food and service. Weekend and holiday shifts required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in relevant field of study.
• Basic food hygiene & Workplace Safety & Health for Food Operation Certificate.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Passion for delivering great food and service.
• Available to work shifts during weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu development and ingredient sourcing.
• Source high quality and fresh cooking ingredients.
• Optimize ingredient usage to minimize food wastage.
• Manage costs and budgeting for menu items.
• Taste dishes to provide constructive feedback.
• Educate kitchen and front-of-house staff on best practices.
• Provide feedback on restaurant ambience and layout.
• Participate in special events and curate time-limited menus.
• Undertake related ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking skills

Teamwork

Passion for food and service

Education

Bachelor in relevant field of study

Basic food hygiene & Workplace Safety Certificate

Job description

Job Description

• To assist in menu development from sourcing of ingredients to the final plating. Innovation, uniqueness and current trends should be take into consideration so as to meet current market demands.
• To source for high quality and fresh ingredients as well as cooking instruments required.
• Ensure that usage of ingredients are optimised, and that food wastage in the restaurant is kept at a minimal.
• Cost management and budgeting
• Tasting of final dishes to provide constructive comments to elevate quality.
• To educate fellow kitchen staff on best practices, culinary knowledge as well as techniques. Hygiene and food safety practices are also required.
• To educate front-of-house staff on recommendations to be suggested to customers, such as best food and beverage pairings.
• Provide feedback on the overall ambience and layout of the restaurant so as to ensure performance efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Take part in special events and curate time-limited menu
• Undertakes any other duties and ad hoc related roles as the business requires

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor in relevant field of study
• Basic food hygiene & Workplace Safety & Health for Food Operation Certificate
• Ability to work well in a team
• Excellent listening and communication skills as well as multi-tasking skills.
• Passion for delivering great food and service.
• Available to work shifts during weekends and holidays