Head Chef

THE WINE COMPANY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wine Company Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to manage all kitchen functions, from food purchasing and preparation to maintaining quality standards and sanitation.

You will train staff in cooking methods, portion control, and safety, while ensuring cost-efficient operations. You will also collaborate with sales and marketing teams to plan menu items, set prices, and ensure timely execution of duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of varied kitchen experience.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 25kg.
• Stand for long periods (up to 9 hours).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and quality standards.
• Hire, train and discipline kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Provide orientation of rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen staff.
• Ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Prepare required paperwork, reports and schedules.
• Maintain cleaning schedules for kitchen areas and equipment.
• Plan and price menu items with Sales & Marketing; establish portion sizes and standard recipes.
• Ensure proper ordering and receiving of products; enforce cost controls and waste management.
• Schedule labour to meet business activity while controlling labour costs.
• Enforce safety and sanitation practices and train staff in related procedures.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Clear communication

Job description

Summary of Position:

Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and sanitation and cleanliness.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Make employment and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees.
• Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organised and timely manner.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection.
• Work with Director, Sales & Marketing to plan and price menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.
• Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received incorrect unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant's receiving policies and procedures.
• Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures.
• Schedule labour asr equired by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labour cost objectives are met.
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
• Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.
• Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
• Provide safety training in first aid, CPR, lifting and carrying objects and handling hazardous materials.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 25kg.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

Key Performance Index

1. food menu change
2. food cost margin target