HEAD CHEF

INDIAN HOUSE BOAT QUAY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Singapore seeks a Head Cook to manage kitchen operations. Responsibilities include training staff, planning menus, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant culinary training, and at least 2 years of experience. Strong leadership and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Training at a culinary institution preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as a head cook.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, and train kitchen staff.
• Supervise food preparation tasks.
• Ensure health and safety of the food team.
• Plan and present food menus.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary trends knowledge

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training or relevant degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Interviewing, hiring, and training cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Planning and supervising tasks carried out by the food preparation staff.
• Taking responsibility for the health and safety of the food team.
• Planning food menus and ensuring that the menu is fresh and well presented.
• Keeping abreast of culinary trends and incorporating these into the menu.
• Developing recipes and determining how best to present dishes.
• Ordering food and supplies, such as kitchen equipment, and keeping an updated inventory.
• Dealing with suppliers and checking that the correct equipment has been delivered at the quoted prices.
• Checking regularly that the equipment and work areas are kept spotless.
• Keeping abreast of and complying with the latest health and safety laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Training at a community college, technical school, culinary arts school, or 4-year college.
• At least 2 years’ experience working as a head cook.
• Knowledge of culinary trends.
• A proven ability to create unique and delicious dishes.
• The ability to multitask and cope in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.