HEAD CHEF

SYED RESTAURANT FAMILY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SYED RESTAURANT FAMILY is seeking an experienced Head Chef to organize and lead the kitchen, ensuring high quality dishes and customer satisfaction. You will inspect dishes before service and drive kitchen efficiency.

You will manage staff, plan menus, monitor inventory and enforce sanitation standards. Strong leadership and culinary skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Exceptional ability to manage a kitchen operation and staff.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen processes.
• Familiarity with restaurant software and POS systems.
• Health and safety training credentials.

Responsibilities

• Direct the food preparation and related activities.
• Construct and polish menus ensuring variety and quality.
• Approve dishes before serving to customers.
• Plan orders for equipment and ingredients as needed.
• Hire, train and supervise kitchen staff; oversee payroll records.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Kitchen management

Leadership

Communication

Culinary trends

MS Office / POS

Education

Culinary degree or related certificate

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS systems

Job description

Job Desceiption for head chef

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Head Chef to organize the kitchen’s activities. You will be the first in command in the facilities and will create and inspect dishes before they arrive at the customers ensuring high quality and contentment.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
• Arrange for repairs when necessary
• Remedy any problems or defects
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
• Oversee the work of subordinates
• Estimate staff’s workload and compensations
• Maintain records of payroll and attendance
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-oworkers

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as Head Chef
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Credentials in health and safety training
• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate