Head Chef

PROJECT ALPHA HOSPITALITY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic café and bar in Singapore seeks an experienced kitchen lead to design innovative menus and lead a small kitchen team. The role requires a passion for food culture and the ability to excel in a high-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with modern Australian café offerings and be capable of managing inventory effectively.

Qualifications

• Well versed with modern Australian café offerings and brunch-style menus.
• Capable of leading a small kitchen in a high-paced environment.
• Experience with inventory management, food cost/portion control.

Responsibilities

• Designing menus that are fresh, seasonal, and in line with the brand's aesthetic.
• Leading a small kitchen efficiently under pressure.
• Creating innovative recipes and food presentations.

Skills

Modern Australian café offerings

Menu design

Food presentation

Inventory management

Innovative recipe creation

Communication skills

Food culture knowledge

Job description

Chapter One by Fables Specialty Coffee is the next phase of our mission to bring Melbourne's world renown specialty coffee and café experience to Singapore, Southeast Asia and beyond.

A trendy, modern café by day and a sleek, sophisticated bar/lounge in the evening, Chapter One by Fables Specialty Coffee is poised to be a unique and successful addition to the Singapore food and beverage scene. Anchored by our existing specialty coffee operations, our mission is to provide not only great food and beverages, but also a space for people to socialize and relax.

Drawing on the playful and nostalgic nature of our branding, we aim to provide an innovative selection of specialty coffee and premium non‑coffee and alcoholic beverages to the community, along with a carefully crafted menu offering a good mix of innovative breakfast/lunch dishes as well as classic brunch fare by day and tapas/grazing plates in the evenings.

• Well versed with modern Australian café offerings and brunch‑style menus
• Well versed with elevated bar/lounge sharing plates, tapas style dishes for evening meals and drink accompaniments
• Ability to design menus that are fresh, seasonal and in line with the brand's aesthetic
• Food presentation style that feels modern, clean and Instagrammable
• Capable of leading a small kitchen in a high‑paced environment
• Experience with inventory management, food cost/portion control, running an efficient kitchen
• Innovative and creative with recipes, techniques and presentation to keep the menu fresh and exciting
• Passion for food culture, storytelling
• Has good communication skills and openness to collaborate on concept evolution