Head Chef

somma restaurant pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TLBG Partnership Programme

Medical coverage

Dining discounts across venues

One month sabbatical

Job summary

Somma restaurant, part of The Lo and Behold Group in Singapore, is seeking an experienced culinary leader to collaborate with management chefs to create innovative seasonal menus, oversee cooking, plating and presentation, and mentor the kitchen team to uphold high hygiene and quality standards.

You will manage inventory, control costs, coordinate with front-of-house, build relationships with local suppliers, and contribute to monthly reports.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Management Chefs to create innovative, seasonal menus
• Oversee and participate in food preparation, plating, and presentation
• Lead and mentor kitchen team with training and hygiene standards
• Manage kitchen inventory and monitor ingredient usage to reduce waste
• Maintain cleaning standards across all areas
• Develop and manage the kitchen budget, including cost control
• Coordinate with front-of-house to ensure a seamless dining experience
• Source high-quality ingredients by building supplier relationships
• Lead monthly reports and meetings

Job description

Somma is part of The Lo and Behold Group, a hospitality company known for its ability to create timeless destinations and thought‑leading experiences.
As a team, we are very passionate about the potential our industry has in shaping a city and take great pride in grooming the next generation of hospitality leaders. We build career paths around the individual, develop training modules both in-house and out, and design incentives and recognition programmes to ensure that good work always pays off.
For its efforts, the group has been recognised as a Human Capital Partner with the Ministry of Manpower, a “Great Place To Work” (2022 to 2026) and one of AON’s Best Employers. Wherever you are on the team, whatever your definition of success, we’ll set you on the right path.
Across all levels, our kitchen is a safe space for every culinary mind to explore their artistry and hone their craft in every dish, and in every detail.

You’ll be in charge of:

• Collaborate with the Management Chefs to create innovative and seasonal menus that align with the restaurant's concept and appeal to a diverse range of guests
• Oversee and participate in food preparation activities, including but not limited to, cooking, plating, and presentation to ensure consistency and quality
• Lead and mentor culinary team members by providing training, guidance and personal hygiene standards
• Manage and maintain kitchen inventory, including ordering, receiving, and monitoring the usage of ingredients to minimize waste and control costs
• Ensure cleaning standards are maintained across all working and storages areas and departments
• Assist in developing and managing the kitchen budget, including cost control, pricing, and profit margins
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to maintain open communication and deliver a seamless dining experience for guests
• Build and maintain relationships with local suppliers and vendors to source high-quality ingredients and products
• Leadmonthly reports & meetings

We love people who:

• Go above and beyond to make someone else's day
• Are thoughtful and kind, while upholding high standards
• Own outcomes and drive solutions
• Are ever‑curious and always learning

We believe in taking care of our people, so they can take care of others. We recognise and support each individual through our TLBG Partnership Programme (a monthly sales incentive), medical and insurance coverage, employee dining discounts across our venues, celebrations for each individual’s key milestones, as well as one month sabbaticals for long-service individuals.

Take an inside look at our culture or find out more here.
https://www.lobehold.com/playbook
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