Head Chef

Stamfles International Pte Ltd; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stamfles Group seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead Straits Place’s opening kitchen in Singapore. The role covers menu development, food quality, cost management and team leadership across breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner services.

The candidate should bring a strong Western culinary background, 5–8 years of kitchen experience and 2–3 years in senior leadership, with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional kitchen experience.
• At least 2–3 years in a senior kitchen leadership role.
• Experience with hotel breakfast, brunch or all‑day dining is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations for hotel breakfast and all-day dining.
• Develop and execute menus featuring modern European cuisine with Asian influences.
• Ensure consistent food quality, taste, presentation and portions.
• Manage food costs, purchasing, inventory and stock control.
• Establish and maintain kitchen SOPs, hygiene and quality standards.
• Recruit, train and develop the kitchen team.
• Plan manpower schedules and workflow for efficient operations.
• Collaborate with management to improve performance and profitability.
• Take ownership of kitchen operations and coordinate with service team.

Connaissances

Strong Western culinary background

Leadership and team management

Costing and inventory management

Menu development and food presentation

Food safety and hygiene

Description du poste

About the role

As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for kitchen operations, menu development, food quality, cost management and team leadership. You will oversee daily kitchen activities, ensuring consistent food standards, efficient operations and smooth service across all dining periods. The menu brings together modern European cuisine with Straits and Asian influences, while also making room for classic European favourites. The restaurant serves hotel breakfast and offers brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all daily kitchen operations, including hotel breakfast and all-day dining services
• Develop, plan and execute menus featuring modern European cuisine with Asian influences
• Ensure consistent food quality, taste, presentation and portion control
• Manage food costs, purchasing, inventory and stock control to achieve operational targets
• Establish and maintain kitchen SOPs, food safety, hygiene and quality standards
• Recruit, train, supervise and develop the kitchen team
• Plan manpower schedules, kitchen preparation and workflow to ensure efficient operations
• Work closely with management to improve kitchen performance, menu offerings and profitability
• Take ownership of kitchen operations and ensure smooth coordination with the service team

About you

• Strong Western culinary background, preferably in hotel dining, upscale casual dining or established restaurants
• Minimum 5–8 years of professional kitchen experience, including at least 2–3 years in a senior kitchen leadership role
• Experience managing hotel breakfast, brunch or all-day dining operations is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of European cooking techniques, menu development and food presentation
• Proven ability to manage kitchen teams, food costing, purchasing and inventory
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Hands-on, responsible and capable of managing a busy kitchen independently
• Passionate about food quality, consistency and continuous improvement

About us

Stamfles Group is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Head Chef to lead the opening kitchen team at Straits Place, an All‑Day Upscale Casual Dining Concept located at Somerset Clarke Quay, Singapore. This role offers excellent career advancement opportunities, with the potential to take on broader leadership responsibilities as Straits Place and the wider group continue to grow.