Head Chef

ASEANET MANPOWER CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

ASEANET MANPOWER CONSULTING PTE. LTD. is assisting a client in Singapore to recruit a capable kitchen supervisor/head chef to oversee daily operations and ensure quality and timeliness.

The role requires leadership, menu planning, cost control, and adherence to food safety, with shift-based work including weekends. The candidate should have 2–5 years of kitchen experience and proven team management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant kitchen experience, with supervisory background.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and menu planning.
• Proven leadership to motivate a kitchen team.
• Understanding of food costing, inventory control, and cost management.
• Familiarity with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible and organized, maintaining high culinary standards.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth food preparation and service.
• Plan menus, develop new dishes, and maintain consistent quality.
• Lead, supervise, and train kitchen staff for high performance.
• Monitor costs, portions, stock levels, and inventory to minimise wastage.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Manage food ordering, receiving, storage, and stock rotation.
• Maintain consistency in taste, portion size, and presentation.
• Coordinate with service team to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare staff schedules and manage manpower.
• Handle customer feedback and implement improvements.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Menu planning

Food costing

Inventory control

Food safety

Team leadership

Pressure handling

Job description

Our client is looking for next team members to join their growing team:

Job Responsibilities :

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth, efficient food preparation and service.
• Plan menus, develop new dishes, and maintain consistent food quality and presentation.
• Lead, supervise, and train kitchen staff to ensure high standards of performance and teamwork.
• Monitor food costs, portion control, stock levels, and inventory management to minimise wastage.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Manage food ordering, receiving, storage, and stock rotation.
• Maintain consistency in taste, portion size, and food presentation across all dishes.
• Coordinate with the service team and management to ensure timely food delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare staff schedules and manage kitchen manpower according to operational needs.
• Handle customer feedback related to food quality and implement improvements where necessary.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant kitchen experience, preferably with supervisory or head chef experience.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu planning, and kitchen operations.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a kitchen team.
• Good understanding of food costing, inventory control, and cost management.
• Familiar with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation requirements.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible, organized, and committed to maintaining high culinary standards.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified