Head Chef: Creative Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

KILLINEY 88 PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mama Shelter Singapore is seeking a Head Chef to own the kitchen and culinary operation, leading menu creation, R&D, food quality and overall culinary performance while remaining hands-on during peak service.

You will manage food and labour costs, plan staffing and inventory, develop Sous Chefs and chefs de parties, ensure HACCP compliance, and collaborate with F&B, Marketing and Finance to deliver bold, generous dining in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or senior culinary leader.
• Strong R&D and menu development background.
• Bold, generous and approachable cuisine with market awareness.
• Commercial focus on food and labour cost.
• Excellent leadership and cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations and ensure smooth service across all F&B outlets.
• Own culinary R&D, menu creation and product development.
• Take full ownership of food cost, labour cost, payroll and wastage.
• Recruit, train and develop the culinary brigade and foster a positive kitchen culture.
• Ensure HACCP compliance, food safety, storage and stock rotation.
• Collaborate with F&B, Purchasing, Finance, Marketing on events and activations.
• Be the senior culinary decision-maker and drive quality and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

R&D

Menu development

Cost management

Team leadership

Food safety

Job description

Mama Shelter Singapore is seeking a Head Chef to own the kitchen and culinary operation, leading menu creation, R&D, food quality and overall culinary performance while remaining hands-on during peak service.

You will manage food and labour costs, plan staffing and inventory, develop Sous Chefs and chefs de parties, ensure HACCP compliance, and collaborate with F&B, Marketing and Finance to deliver bold, generous dining in Singapore.