HEAD CHEF

ZEYTOON PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEYTOON PTE. LTD. in Singapore is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations and lead a team of cooks in a fast-paced, vibrant restaurant environment.

You will ensure Kobideh and Persian/Mediterranean dishes meet high standards, maintain strict food safety, manage costs, and drive menu updates and promotions to attract guests.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in preparing Kobideh, Persian/Mediterranean and other traditional dishes.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and team player.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Ensure preparation, cooking, and plating to required standard.
• Maintain consistency in recipes, portion size, presentation, and food quality.
• Organize prep work and assign tasks to kitchen staff.
• Monitor food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Create and update menus (seasonal specials, tastings, promotions).
• Maintain consistent portioning, taste, texture, and presentation.
• Enforce safe food handling and temperature controls.
• Ensure compliance with local health regulations and inspections.
• Train cooks on techniques, stations, and quality expectations.
• Monitor inventory levels and use patterns.
• Place orders, manage vendor relationships, and reduce waste.
• Track food costs and help meet budget targets.

Skills

Staff supervision

Food safety

Menu planning

Vendor management

Budget tracking

Team player

Job description

JOB DUTIES

• Supervising cooks and other kitchen staff
• Ensuring preparation, cooking, and plating dishes to the required standard.
• Ensuring recipes, portion size , presentation, and food quality remain consistent.
• Organizing prep work and assigning tasks to kitchen staff.
• Monitoring food safety, hygiene sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Create and update menus (seasonal specials, tasting menus, promotions)
• Maintain consistent portioning, taste, texture, and presentation
• Enforce safe food handling, sanitation, and temperature controls
• Ensure compliance with local health regulations and inspections
• Train cooks on techniques, stations, and quality expectations
• Monitor inventory levels and use patterns
• Place orders, manage vendor relationships, and reduce waste
• Track food costs and help meet budget targets

REQUIRMENTS

• Extensive knowledge in preparing Kobideh,Persian/Mediterranean and other traditional dishes.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and team player