Gourmet Consultant

KOREAN STEAK HOUSE OCC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier dining establishment in Singapore seeks a culinary professional to assist in menu development and sourcing of high quality ingredients. The role includes educating kitchen and front-of-house staff, managing costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative menu offerings. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and possess a passion for food service. Weekend and holiday shifts are 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 as well as multi-tasking skills.
• Passion for delivering great food and service.
• Available to work shifts during weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu development from sourcing ingredients to final plating.
• Source high quality and fresh ingredients as well as cooking instruments.
• Ensure optimization of ingredient usage to minimize food wastage.
• Manage costs and budgeting.
• Taste final dishes and provide constructive feedback.
• Educate kitchen staff on best practices and techniques.
• Educate front-of-house staff on food and beverage pairings.
• Provide feedback on restaurant ambience and layout.
• Participate in special events and curate time-limited menus.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Passion for food and service

Education

Bachelor in relevant field of study

Basic food hygiene & Workplace Safety & Health for Food Operation 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