HEAD CHEF

ZHANG JI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Singapore seeks an experienced Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations. You will be responsible for menu creation, staff supervision, and ensuring food quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in culinary techniques and strong leadership skills. We offer a dynamic kitchen environment where creativity is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Head Chef/Executive Chef.
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking, and pastry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment.
• Cook food in a timely manner.
• Supervise cooks and assist as needed.

Skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Culinary techniques

Sanitation knowledge

Education

Culinary school diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Description:

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales,
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients,
• Cook food in a timely manner,
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff,
• Inform wait staff about daily specials,
• Ensure appealing plate presentation,
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed,
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy),
• Monitor food stock and place orders,
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items,
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients,
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area,
• Assist in adhoc duties as and when required.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Head Chef/ Executive Chef,
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment,
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques,
• Leadership skills,
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks,
• Excellent time management abilities,
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes,
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations,
• Must be hands on for operations,
• Culinary school diploma preferred.