HEAD CHEF

MJ PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary organization in Singapore seeks an experienced Head Chef to manage kitchen operations and staff. The role includes planning menus, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring quality and compliance in food service. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills and experience in culinary management. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations.
• Proficient in culinary techniques and food management.
• Ability to innovate with culinary ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations in the kitchen and manage staff.
• Plan menus and liaise with suppliers.
• Control budgets and ensure quality of operations.

Skills

Culinary science principles

Food safety compliance

Menu planning expertise

Inventory management

Cost control

Job description

The Head Chef manages and oversees operations in the kitchen as well as the kitchen staff of an outlet. He/She plans the menu and liaises with suppliers. He/She controls the budget and ensures the quality of kitchen operations. He/She ensures that problems that arise are rectified in a positive and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Administer purchasing and receiving procedures.
• Apply principles of culinary science.
• Apply principles of food chemistry.
• Apply principles of food psychosociology.
• Apply principles of gastronomy.
• Implement loss/risk prevention.
• Innovate with new culinary ingredients.
• Interpret culinary nutrition.
• Manage compliance with food and beverage hygiene policies and procedures.
• Manage cost and quality controls.
• Manage culinary operations.
• Manage food & beverage operations.
• Manage inventory control system.
• Manage site/outlet and equipment maintenance.
• Master cook and chill methods.
• Master recipes from various cuisines.
• Perform culinary application and techniques.
• Plan and develop menus for food service establishments.