Head Chef

Sodexo Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a senior leader to manage back-of-house operations, including menu planning, cost control, administration, and safety management in a high-volume facility.

The role emphasizes manpower planning, effective communication, and coordination with head office teams during visits, ensuring adherence to internal and corporate standards while delivering quality food and excellent service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of culinary experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Large-scale food production or central kitchen operations.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of specialised and modified diets will be advantageous.
• Responsible for the overall daily food production and back of house operations.
• Maintain and enhance manpower management by daily effective communication.
• Ensure that quality and wholesome food is served in the facility.
• Plan and execute monthly rotating menus and special food promotion with the Unit Manager.
• Manage daily customer feedback concerning services provided through effective communication and effective customer service management.
• Liaise and produce for banquet events of the day/ week with F&B Coordinator/Supervisor.
• Ensure that all areas of services provided are maintained at the required in-house and corporate standards.
• Assist in coordinating activities from the head office during official visits from other related departments i.e. Purchasing, HR, Finance, Business Development and SEQ Department.
• Submit weekly and monthly financial/ administration reports to the Unit Manager.
• Submit all HR related documentation to Unit Manager concerning employment, termination, leave application, timecards, manpower costs etc. from back of house operations.
• Attend weekly service meetings to improve and enhance service level.
• Evaluate and administer manpower plans, employee training & development.
• Ensure the safe operation of all cleaning equipment and report to the management of any faulty equipment.
• Maintain and improve hygiene and safety standards of both front of house and back of house operations.
• Perform all other duties common assigned to by both the client and management of Sodexo Singapore

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Cost control

Manpower planning

Hygiene & safety

Communication

Staff management

Food production

Back of house operations

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Summary:

Manages the back of house operation, including menu planning, cost control, administration, communication (all levels), manpower planning, hygiene, and safety management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of specialised and modified diets will be advantageous
• Responsible for the overall daily food production and back of house operations.
• Maintain and enhance manpower management by daily effective communication.
• Ensure that quality and wholesome food is served in the facility.
• Plan and execute monthly rotating menus and special food promotion with the Unit Manager.
• Manage daily customer feedback concerning services provided through effective communication and effective customer service management.
• Liaise and produce for banquet events of the day/ week with F&B Coordinator/Supervisor.
• Ensure that all areas of services provided are maintained at the required in-house and corporate standards.
• Assist in coordinating activities from the head office during official visits from other related departments i.e. Purchasing, HR, Finance, Business Development and SEQ Department.
• Submit weekly and monthly financial/ administration reports to the Unit Manager.
• Submit all HR related documentation to Unit Manager concerning employment, termination, leave application, timecards, manpower costs etc. from back of house operations.
• Attend weekly service meetings to improve and enhance service level.
• Evaluate and administer manpower plans, employee training & development.
• Ensure the safe operation of all cleaning equipment and report to the management of any faulty equipment.
• Maintain and improve hygiene and safety standards of both front of house and back of house operations.
• Perform all other duties common assigned to by both the client and management of Sodexo Singapore
  

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5-10 years of culinary experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Large-scale food production or central kitchen operations.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.