Head Chef

RICHFOOD CATERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their catering team. The successful candidate will ensure exceptional quality and presentation for various events, manage kitchen operations, and uphold high standards of food safety. Requires proven experience in large-scale food settings, strong leadership, and the ability to create diverse menus while managing multiple events. This role demands strong organizational skills and knowledge of food safety regulations within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a catering or large-scale food service setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple events simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering team to ensure exceptional quality and service.
• Manage kitchen operations ensuring food safety and hygiene.
• Create and review sustainable menus based on feedback and trends.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Expertise in diverse cuisines

Ability to manage multiple events

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Head Chef to lead our catering team, ensuring exceptional quality, presentation, and service for a variety of events. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage large-scale food production while maintaining high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all kitchen KPIs are met via collaboration with the Executive Chef
• Ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Ensure that any food incidents are highlighted, investigated, and reported to the Executive Chef on a timely basis.
• To perform ad-hoc duties being assigned from time to time

Kitchen Operations

• Provide leadership over the entire kitchen team
• Ensure smooth operation of the central kitchens
• Ensure high standards of hygiene in food preparation
• Oversee the work performance, scheduling and training of the entire kitchen team
• Procure kitchen resources including kitchen equipment and small‑ware inventory

Culinary Operational Efficiency

• Manage and improve culinary operational efficiency
• Create seasonal, on‑trend, executable and sustainable menus
• Ensure continuous review of menu to take into consideration feedback from various stakeholders
• Write, scale, and adjust recipes as needed so they comply with food and labor cost and cost savings goals
• Conduct food tasting across the central kitchen on a regular basis.
• Ensure food allergies are safely managed

Food Safety

• Ensure high standards of hygiene in food preparation
• Ensure any food incidents are highlighted and reported to the Executive Chef on a timely basis
• Ensure any food incidents are investigated and resolved on a timely basis with a sense of urgency
• Ensure the kitchen team is adequately trained to achieve food safety and hygiene in food preparation and delivery process
• Manage kitchen operations efficiently, ensuring timely food preparation and delivery while maintaining HACCP standards.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a catering or large‑scale food service setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Expertise in diverse cuisines and dietary accommodations.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple events simultaneously.
• In‑depth knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen best practices.
• Required to work 6‑day work week, including weekends & Public Holidays