Head Chef

WINGSOVERASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WingsOverAsia Pte. Ltd. is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead our kitchen and service teams, steering daily culinary operations while upholding our café’s standards and brand identity.

You will drive menu development, ensure strict cost control, manage vendor relations, and maintain Singapore food safety compliance. This role demands strong leadership and a hands-on approach in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of proven Head Chef or senior chef experience in a fast-paced café or contemporary restaurant.
• Strong culinary skills with knowledge of international trends and local Singaporean palates.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and update seasonal menus aligned with concept and trends.
• Develop standardized recipes, costing sheets, and plating guides for consistency.
• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure hygiene standards per SFA requirements.
• Lead recruitment, training, and performance reviews for kitchen staff.
• Optimize labor costs with efficient weekly shift schedules.
• Manage food costs and inventory, monitor waste, and negotiate supplier pricing.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Cost Control

Vendor Relationships

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management software

Procurement platforms

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic Head Chef to lead the kitchen and service teams, managing daily culinary operations, and ensuring high-quality food production that reflects the café’s standards and brand identity. This role requires creativity, strong leadership, and operational excellence to deliver consistent customer satisfaction while maintaining strict cost control, managing vendor relations, and ensuring absolute compliance with Singapore food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Menu Development & Innovation

• Design, test, and update seasonal menus that align with the café’s concept, target demographics, and current food trends.
• Develop standardized recipes, costing sheets, and plating guides to maintain consistency in food presentation, portion sizes, and taste across all shifts.

Kitchen Operations & Audit Management

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring seamless coordination between kitchen prep, line cooking, and the front-of-house service team.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hygienic workstations in strict compliance with Singapore Food Agency (SFA) requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for SFA inspections, actively managing kitchen practices to secure and maintain an 'A' hygiene grading.

Leadership & Team Management

• Recruit, onboard, train, and supervise all kitchen staff (Senior Chefs, Chefs, and Stewards).
• Conduct regular pre-shift briefings, manage staff performance reviews, and foster a positive, collaborative kitchen culture.
• Optimize labor costs by designing efficient weekly shift schedules based on peak business hours and seasonal demand.

Financial & Cost Control

• Manage food cost percentages aggressively, ensuring kitchen operations align with the café's target budget.
• Oversee digital inventory tracking, daily ordering, and waste management systems to eliminate shrinkage.
• Select, audit, and negotiate pricing/credit terms with local F&B suppliers and procurement platforms to maximize cost efficiency.

Job Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience as a Head Chef, or a highly experienced Senior Chef looking to step up, within a fast-paced café or contemporary restaurant environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a deep knowledge of international trends and local Singaporean palates.

Certifications & Technical Skills

• Valid SFA Food Safety Course (FSC) Level 3 (formerly Advanced Food Hygiene) or Level 4 (Food Safety Management System).
• Proficient in using digital POS systems, inventory management software, and modern B2B procurement applications.
• Strong understanding of kitchen P&L management, ingredient costing, and budgeting.

Soft Skills & Physical Demands

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to think critically and stay calm under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Physically fit and capable of standing for long hours, lifting heavy kitchen crates, and working comfortably in a high-temperature environment.