HEAD CHEF

YAGA SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

YAGA SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen and shape the culinary direction of the restaurant.

You will create menus, source ingredients, manage the kitchen budget, and ensure top-level cleanliness and food safety. The role demands strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values creativity, consistent quality, and meticulous execution, with long hours including evenings and weekends as

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as Head Chef or in a similar role.
• Culinary degree or equivalent.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of culinary trends.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage a budget and keep costs within budgetary constraints.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement menus that are innovative, exciting, and on-trend.
• Oversee the kitchen staff and ensure that all food is prepared and cooked to the highest standard.
• Train and develop the kitchen team to ensure they are all performing to their full potential.
• Manage the kitchen budget and ensure that all costs are kept within budgetary constraints.
• Order ingredients and ensure that all food is prepared in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure that the kitchen is kept clean and hygienic at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Culinary skills

Communication

Pressure handling

Organizational skills

Team management

Flexibility hours

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION :

The Head Chef will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations of the restaurant. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and possess exceptional culinary skills. They will be responsible for leading a team of chefs and kitchen staff and ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently. The Head Chef will be responsible for creating menus, ordering ingredients, managing the kitchen budget, and ensuring that the kitchen maintains a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Create and implement menus that are innovative, exciting, and on-trend.
2. Oversee the kitchen staff and ensure that all food is prepared and cooked to the highest standard.
3. Train and develop the kitchen team to ensure they are all performing to their full potential.
4. Manage the kitchen budget and ensure that all costs are kept within budgetary constraints.
5. Order ingredients and ensure that all food is prepared in a timely and efficient manner.
6. Ensure that the kitchen is kept clean and hygienic at all times.

REQUIREMENTS :

1. At least 5 years of experience as a Head Chef or in a similar role.
2. Culinary degree or equivalent.
3. Strong culinary skills and knowledge of culinary trends.
4. Excellent leadership and management skills.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
7. Ability to manage a budget and keep costs within budgetary constraints.
8. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
9. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.