Head Chef

MAHARAJA GRILL AND BAR PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned dining establishment in Singapore is seeking a Kitchen Manager. The ideal candidate will ensure kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene, and cleanliness standards while managing inventory and developing new dishes. Strong leadership, creativity, and financial acumen are essential. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment and ensuring guests enjoy an exceptional culinary experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Ability to manage inventory and supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen staff adhere to quality and hygiene standards.
• Manage inventory and order stock as needed.
• Develop new dishes and menus to attract clientele.
• Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Culinary skills

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

• Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Staying up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen processes
• Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices
• Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed
• Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organising repairs when needed
• Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary
• Developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele
• Ensuring that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience
• The ability to constantly perform well in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational skills to ensure the smooth running of a kitchen
• In-depth knowledge of all the sections in a kitchen to efficiently manage operations
• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate a kitchen team
• Solid financial acumen, including the ability to manage a budget
• Creativity and superior culinary skills to create exceptional dishes for an establishment’s menu
• Computer literacy, including a working knowledge of relevant software programs, such as a point-of-sale system and Microsoft Office
• Business acumen to make sound decisions regarding things like menu prices and kitchen processes