Head Chef

KUAN KUAN PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KUAN KUAN PTE. LTD. is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, manage daily operations, and ensure high-quality meals. You will oversee menus, train staff, and maintain food safety standards while coordinating with front-of-house teams.

The role requires hands-on culinary expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to balance creativity with efficiency in a fast-paced environment in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Head Chef/ Executive Chef.
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks.
• Excellent time management abilities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes.
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations.
• Must be hands on for operations.
• Culinary school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales.
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients.
• Cook food in a timely manner.
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff.
• Inform wait staff about daily specials.
• Ensure appealing plate presentation.
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed.
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers' needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy).
• Monitor food stock and place orders.
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.
• Assist in adhoc duties as and when required.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Calm under pressure

Menu planning

Creative cooking

Education

Culinary school diploma

Job description

Job Description:

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales,
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients,
• Cook food in a timely manner,
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff,
• Inform wait staff about daily specials,
• Ensure appealing plate presentation,
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed,
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers' needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy),
• Monitor food stock and place orders,
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items,
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients,
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area,
• Assist in adhoc duties as and when required.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Head Chef/ Executive Chef,
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment,
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques,
• Leadership skills,
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks,
• Excellent time management abilities,
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes,
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations,
• Must be hands on for operations,
• Culinary school diploma preferred.