Head Chef

SAM SAM SAM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly variable sales incentive

Annual completion bonus of 1 month

Medical coverage

Group discount (Dining & Salon)

Training & Career Growth

Cross-train at overseas outlets

Job summary

INITIA Group is seeking a Head Chef to lead our Korean restaurant concepts in Singapore. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, drive quality, and manage a cost-conscious, high-volume kitchen environment.

You will develop recipes, mentor the culinary team, and ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards while adapting operations to Singapore's market.

Qualifications

• Diploma in culinary qualification or professional kitchen training.
• Minimum 2 years’ Head Chef or senior kitchen leadership experience.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Korean or Asian cuisine is an advantage.
• Casual dining or high turnover experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient service and standards.
• Coach and develop kitchen team; maintain professional, collaborative atmosphere.
• Maintain food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Uphold Korean/Asian culinary standards and recipes.
• Monitor costs, inventory, stock rotation, and wastage.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore food safety and workplace safety.
• Collaborate on menu development and new product testing.
• Monitor customer feedback and improve kitchen performance.
• Support new outlets, menu launches and culinary projects.

Skills

Culinary diploma

Head Chef experience

Team leadership

Korean cuisine

Education

Culinary diploma

Job description

Overall Job Objectives

The Head Chef is responsible for leading and overseeing kitchen operations across the assigned Korean restaurant concept(s), ensuring consistent food quality, operational efficiency, food safety, and a high standard of guest experience.

The role will lead the culinary team, develop and maintain recipes and kitchen standards, manage food costs and inventory, and ensure smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume dining environment. The Head Chef will also support the business in maintaining the restaurant's Korean culinary standards while adapting operations to Singapore's market and regulatory requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient service and consistent operational standards.
• Manage, train, coach, and develop the kitchen team while maintaining a professional and collaborative work environment.
• Ensure consistent food quality, taste, presentation, portioning, and adherence to standard recipes and preparation methods.
• Maintain the restaurant's Korean and Asian culinary standards, recipes, and food preparation methods.
• Monitor food costs, inventory, purchasing, stock rotation, and wastage to support cost-effective operations.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Conduct regular quality and kitchen checks and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Collaborate with management on menu development, new product testing, promotions, and operational improvements.
• Monitor customer feedback and continuously improve food quality, service efficiency, and overall kitchen performance.
• Support new outlet openings, menu launches, kitchen setup, and other culinary projects as required.

Job Specifications

• A diploma or degree in culinary qualification or professional kitchen training is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or senior kitchen leadership role
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with Korean or Asian cuisine is an advantage.
• Experience in casual dining or restaurants with high customer turnover is beneficial.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, based on business needs.

Key Deliverables

• Consistent food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control across all shifts.
• Smooth and efficient daily kitchen operations.
• Compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Effective control of food costs, inventory, wastage, and kitchen expenses.
• Standardised recipes, preparation procedures, and kitchen operating standards.
• Continuous development and capability building of the kitchen team.
• Positive customer feedback relating to food quality and dining experience.
• Successful execution of new menu items, promotions, and culinary initiatives.
• Continuous improvement in kitchen productivity, quality, and operational efficiency..

Benefits of the role

• Monthly variable sales incentive
• Annual completion bonus of 1 month salary (For Full-time if applicable)
• Medical coverage (For Full-time if applicable)
• Group discount (Dining & Salon)
• Training & Career Growth
• Opportunity to cross-train at overseas outlets

INITIA GROUP is a leading lifestyle, beauty, wellness, and F&B group in Singapore and Malaysia. We have been in the beauty and F&B industry for years and are now also in Art, Retail, and Photo Studios. We are a fast-growing company that continuously introduces innovative and on-trend concepts. As we continue to expand across Singapore and Malaysia, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our growing team.

If you’re excited about our company’s vision for this position and want to start the path of becoming one of our future leaders, we’d like to hear from you.

INITIA Group is committed to fair and merit-based employment practices. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and provide equal employment opportunities based on skills, experience, and job requirements.

You may visit our website to learn more about us: INITIA Group website