Head Chef

adcellence services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,746 - 58,389; Full time

Job summary

adcellence services is seeking a Head Chef to lead daily kitchen operations in a central Singapore location. You will oversee kitchen activities, maintain high standards of quality and presentation, and ensure adherence to recipes, SOPs, and brand standards.

The role requires strong leadership, expertise in Japanese or Japanese-Western cuisine, and experience in food costing, manpower planning, and regulatory compliance. Weekend work and shift flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a full-service restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese or Japanese-Western cuisine.
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, food costing, and manpower planning.
• Familiar with Singapore food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Hands-on, disciplined, and able to perform under pressure.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth, efficient service
• Maintain high standards of consistency, quality, and presentation across all menu items
• Ensure compliance with recipes, SOPs, and brand standards
• Participate in menu execution, improvement, and standardisation
• Lead, supervise, coach, and train kitchen staff
• Plan staff deployment and ensure adequate manpower coverage
• Provide performance feedback, guidance, and discipline when needed
• Ensure strict compliance with SFA food safety regulations
• Maintain excellent kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and equipment safety
• Oversee proper food handling, storage, and preparation practices
• Manage food costs, portion control, and reduce wastage
• Oversee ordering, inventory tracking, and stock rotation
• Work with suppliers and management to optimise purchasing and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with service teams and management for smooth operations
• Support operational planning, promotions, and internal/external audits
• Prepare reports on kitchen performance and operational needs

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Staff training

Cost control

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Monthly Salary: Up to S$4,800 (Negotiable)
Working Location: Central
Working Hours: 5 Day Work Week (44 hours)

Responsibilities and Duties:

Kitchen Operations & Food Quality

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth, efficient service

• Maintain high standards of consistency, quality, and presentation across all menu items

• Ensure compliance with recipes, SOPs, and brand standards

• Participate in menu execution, improvement, and standardisation

Team Leadership & Training

• Lead, supervise, coach, and train kitchen staff

• Plan staff deployment and ensure adequate manpower coverage

• Provide performance feedback, guidance, and discipline when needed

Food & Hygiene

• Ensure strict compliance with SFA food safety and hygiene regulations

• Maintain excellent kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and equipment safety

• Oversee proper food handling, storage, and preparation practices

Cost Control & Inventory Management

• Manage food costs, portion control, and reduce wastage

• Oversee ordering, inventory tracking, and stock rotation

• Work with suppliers and management to optimise purchasing and cost efficiency

Coordination & Reporting

• Collaborate with service teams and management for smooth operations

• Support operational planning, promotions, and internal/external audits

• Prepare reports on kitchen performance and operational needs

Qualification and Requirements:

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a full-service restaurant

• Strong knowledge of Japanese or Japanese-Western cuisine

• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, food costing, and manpower planning

• Familiar with Singapore food safety and hygiene regulations

• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills

Additional Requirements

• Able to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays

• Hands-on, disciplined, and able to perform under pressure

• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership