Head Chef

URBAN GROUP PTE. LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

URBAN GROUP PTE. LTD is seeking a senior kitchen leader to oversee all kitchen operations, from menu planning to staff supervision. You will drive recipe development, manage budgets, and ensure a consistently high standard across multiple concepts within the group.

You will recruit and mentor staff, monitor quality and hygiene, negotiate with suppliers, and strive for profitability while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and staff management experience in a kitchen setting.
• Strong culinary creativity and ability to develop recipes.
• Excellent organization, planning and time management skills.
• Financial awareness for budgeting, cost control and profitability.
• Adaptive problem-solving under pressure and menu changes.
• Effective communication with staff, suppliers and customers.
• Proficient in Western, Asian and local cuisines.
• Experience handling multiple brands/concepts within a restaurant group.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations including menu planning, staff recruitment and supervision.
• Lead culinary team, develop recipes, manage budgets and ensure dish standards.
• Plan seasonal menus, design recipes and control plate costs.
• Approve dishes before service; ensure taste and presentation meet standards.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule kitchen staff; conduct evaluations.
• Manage inventory, negotiate with suppliers and maintain relationships.
• Monitor budgets, control costs, minimize waste, and maximize profitability.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and repairs; manage inspections.
• Address customer feedback to ensure a seamless dining experience.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Culinary creativity

Organization & time management

Financial awareness

Adaptability

Clear communication

Cuisine knowledge (Western/Asian/local

Brand concepts management

Job description

Oversees all kitchen operations, including menu planning, staff recruitment & supervision, food quality control, inventory management, and compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Lead the culinary team, develop recipes, manage budgets, and ensure dishes meet the establishment’s standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Menu planning & development: Create seasonal menus, design recipes, and engineer plate costs.
• Food preparation & quality control: Approve dishes before service, ensure taste and presentation meet standards.
• Staff leadership: Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule kitchen staff; conduct performance evaluations.
• Inventory & supplier management: Order supplies, negotiate pricing, maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Budget & cost control: Manage kitchen budgets, track costs, minimize waste, and maximize profitability.
• Safety & compliance: Maintain food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards; manage inspections.
• Equipment maintenance: Oversee maintenance and repairs of kitchen equipment.
• Customer experience: Address customer feedback and ensure a seamless dining experience.

Essential Skills and Qualities

• Leadership and team management
• Culinary creativity and innovation
• Strong organization and time management
• Financial awareness
• Adaptability and problem-solving
• Clear communication skills
• Well verse in western, asian & local cuisine.
• Handle various brands/concepts in the group, including The Coastal Settlement (Changi), Long Zhuang (Changi), Jiu Zhuang (Dempsey), Coolies' Union (Duxton),and any other concepts that may fall under the company's management.