Head Chef

CHIKO POLLO LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Singapore is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong expertise in Western cuisine, particularly steak, pasta, and burgers, and have excellent leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, managing the team, ensuring high food standards, and innovating recipes. This role offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Performance-based incentives

Career growth opportunities

Supportive working environment

Staff meals and other benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Chef in a restaurant.
• Strong background in steak, pasta, and burgers.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations from preparation to service.
• Lead and manage kitchen team including training and scheduling.
• Create and improve recipes for consistency.
• Maintain inventory and control food costs.
• Uphold hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Western cuisine expertise

Leadership

Time management

Creativity

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Position: Head Chef

Location: 115 King George Avenue #01-02

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in preparing and cooking steak, pasta, and burgers, while also being able to innovate, streamline workflow, and maintain high kitchen standards. This role requires leadership, creativity, and operational discipline to deliver consistent quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire kitchen operations, from food preparation to service.
• Lead and manage the kitchen team, including training, scheduling, and performance.
• Ensure all dishes, especially steak, pasta, and burgers, are prepared to high standards.
• Create and improve recipes, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and portioning.
• Streamline and improve workflow for efficiency without compromising quality.
• Maintain inventory, manage ordering, and control food costs to reduce wastage.
• Uphold hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with management to design seasonal menus, specials, and promotions.
• Monitor customer feedback and make adjustments to continuously improve.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a restaurant environment.
• Strong background in Western cuisine, particularly steak, pasta, and burgers.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Creative mindset with the ability to innovate and adapt recipes.
• Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Able to create and implement improved workflow processes in the kitchen.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package with performance‑based incentives.
• Opportunities for career growth within the company.
• Supportive and dynamic working environment.Staff meals and other benefits.