HEAD CHEF

Al-Bismi Kitchen; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Bismi Kitchen is seeking an experienced Head Chef to organize the kitchen, lead staff, and ensure high-quality dishes for customers. You will inspect dishes, manage menus, and maintain sanitation and safety standards while driving efficiency.

Responsibilities include directing food prep, hiring/training staff, planning equipment and ingredient orders, and coordinating with suppliers. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, communication skills, and a solid culinary degree.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef.
• Exceptional ability in kitchen management.
• Ability to divide responsibilities and monitor progress.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills.
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes.
• Good understanding of computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS).
• Credentials in health and safety training.
• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process and related activities.
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations, ensuring variety and quality.
• Approve and polish dishes before serving to customers.
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to shortages.
• Arrange repairs when necessary and remedy any defects.
• Be in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff.
• Oversee the work of subordinates and estimate workload and compensation.
• Maintain payroll and attendance records; ensure nutrition and sanitation compliance.

Skills

Head chef experience

Kitchen management

Delegation of tasks

Leadership & communication

Culinary trends

Restaurant software & POS

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

Job Desceiption for head chef

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Head Chef to organize the kitchen’s activities. You will be the first in command in the facilities and will create and inspect dishes before they arrive at the customers ensuring high quality and contentment.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
• Arrange for repairs when necessary
• Remedy any problems or defects
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
• Oversee the work of subordinates
• Estimate staff’s workload and compensations
• Maintain records of payroll and attendance
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-oworkers

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as Head Chef
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Credentials in health and safety training
• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate