Head Chef

JUN HANG GOURMET PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JUN HANG GOURMET PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchen operations in a busy Singapore coffeeshop. You will oversee daily food preparation, maintain quality and hygiene standards, manage staff, and ensure efficient service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, menu development, cost control, and strict adherence to Singapore food safety regulations while fostering a professional kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Relevant food hygiene certification is preferred.
• Experience in coffeeshop, casual dining, Chinese cuisine, local cuisine, or high-volume F&B environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen operations including food preparation, cooking, and service to ensure smooth workflow.
• Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff to uphold high performance and discipline standards.
• Maintain consistency in taste, portion size, presentation, and overall food quality.
• Plan and organize daily food preparation based on business volume and operational needs.
• Develop and refine menu items by analyzing customer preferences, market trends, and operational requirements.
• Monitor and control food costs, portion sizes, wastage, and inventory levels.
• Conduct regular stock checks and coordinate with suppliers to secure adequate ingredient supply.
• Implement proper food storage, handling, and preparation procedures to ensure safety and quality.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore food safety, hygiene, and workplace regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and related areas.
• Manage kitchen manpower and scheduling to optimize productivity.
• Coordinate effectively with the service team during peak periods to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency and reduce costs.
• Address customer feedback on food quality and take corrective actions as needed.
• Foster a positive, professional, and disciplined kitchen culture through hands‑on leadership.

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead kitchen operations in a busy Singapore coffeeshop. You will oversee daily food preparation, maintain quality and hygiene standards, manage staff, control costs, and ensure efficient service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations including food preparation, cooking, and service to ensure smooth workflow


• Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff to uphold high performance and discipline standards


• Maintain consistency in taste, portion size, presentation, and overall food quality


• Plan and organize daily food preparation based on business volume and operational needs


• Develop and refine menu items by analyzing customer preferences, market trends, and operational requirements


• Monitor and control food costs, portion sizes, wastage, and inventory levels


• Conduct regular stock checks and coordinate with suppliers to secure adequate ingredient supply


• Implement proper food storage, handling, and preparation procedures to ensure safety and quality


• Ensure compliance with Singapore food safety, hygiene, and workplace regulations


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and related areas


• Manage kitchen manpower and scheduling to optimize productivity


• Coordinate effectively with the service team during peak periods to ensure smooth operations


• Identify and implement opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency and reduce costs


• Address customer feedback on food quality and take corrective actions as needed


• Foster a positive, professional, and disciplined kitchen culture through hands‑on leadership

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Relevant food hygiene certification is preferred


• Experience in coffeeshop, casual dining, Chinese cuisine, local cuisine, or high-volume F&B environments is advantageous