Head Chef (Central Kitchen Operations)

Elitez Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elitez Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Head of Kitchen to oversee daily central kitchen operations, ensure meal quality, and meet order fulfilment deadlines in Singapore.

You will lead menu development, create innovative dining concepts for retail outlets, and participate in high-profile catering events. The role requires strong leadership, cost management, and team-building skills with a track record of culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in large-scale F&B or hospitality.
• Proven culinary excellence with track record of menu development.
• Familiar with Singapore's local foodservice landscape.
• Strong leadership, cost-management, and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily central kitchen operations to ensure meal quality and timely order fulfilment.
• Propose menus for customer enquiries and tender submissions.
• Develop creative dining concepts for retail outlets.
• Attend high-profile catering events and services.
• Evaluate new raw materials and suppliers.
• Prepare weekly material forecasts to support purchasing.
• Establish standard costing and ensure actual costs stay within budget.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Manage labour costs and improve operational productivity.
• Build, train and develop a high-performing team of chefs, cooks and kitchen assistants.

Skills

Leadership

Cost management

Team development

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily central kitchen operations, ensuring meal quality and timely order fulfilment.

• Propose menus for customer enquiries and tender submissions.

• Develop creative dining concepts for retail outlets.

• Attend to high-profile catering events and services.

• Evaluate new raw materials and suppliers.

• Prepare weekly material forecasts to support purchasing.

• Establish standard costing and ensure actual costs remain within budget.

• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.

• Manage labour costs and improve operational productivity.

• Build, train, and develop a high-performing team of chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a reputable, large-scale F&B or hospitality establishment.

• Strong culinary expertise with excellent creativity and demonstrated culinary achievements.

• Familiarity with the local foodservice landscape.

• Strong leadership, operational, cost-management, and team-development skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.

Adrian Chan| EA Personnel No: R2199063

Elitez Pte Ltd | EA License No: 16C8004