HEAD CHEF

YINGLI MEISHI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

YINGLI MEISHI PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced kitchen leader to oversee daily operations, directing cooks and ensuring consistent quality in a fast-paced restaurant setting.

You will design seasonal menus and exact recipes, manage food costs, supervise staff training, and enforce strict safety and hygiene standards to deliver outstanding dining experiences.

3–5 years in senior kitchen management with strong leadership and stamina for long shifts during busy service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in senior kitchen management.
• Strong leadership and communication under high-pressure conditions.
• Prolonged standing in hot, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct food prep, cooking, and plating standards during service.
• Create appealing seasonal menus and set exact recipes.
• Hire, train, mentor, and schedule line cooks and sous chefs.
• Monitor stock levels, order from suppliers, and minimize waste to match the budget.
• Comply with local health, hygiene, and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Menu design

Recipe design

Inventory & cost control

Safety & hygiene compliance

Communication under pressure

Job description

leads all daily kitchen operations, manages kitchen staff, designs menus, controls food costs, and enforces strict food safety and hygiene standards

Key Responsibilities

• Kitchen Operations: Direct food prep, cooking, and plating standards during service.
• Menu & Recipe Design: Create appealing seasonal menus and set exact recipes.
• Staff Management: Hire, train, mentor, and schedule line cooks and sous chefs.
• Inventory & Cost Control: Monitor stock levels, order from suppliers, and minimize waste to match the budget.
• Safety & Sanitation: Comply with local health, hygiene, and safety regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: At least 3 to 5 years working in a senior kitchen management
• Leadership: Strong communication and team-building skills under high-pressure conditions.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts in a hot, fast-paced environment.