Head Chef (Culinary) - NB

Nala Employment Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking social enterprise in Singapore is seeking a Kitchen Operations Manager to supervise bakery and café activities. The role involves managing a diverse team and ensuring high product quality. Candidates should have at least 5 years of culinary experience, with a passion for fostering an inclusive environment. This opportunity emphasizes social impact and creativity in culinary arts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in bakery or culinary operations.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong foundation in bakery production and café operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen activities across bakery and café.
• Train and mentor diverse team members.
• Implement food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Oversee inventory control and supplier partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary arts knowledge

Communication skills

Process improvement

Team management

Job description

Our client is a forward-thinking social enterprise committed to creating inclusive employment opportunities for individuals with diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen activities across bakery and café operations, ensuring product quality, efficiency, and adherence to established standards.
• Train, mentor, and manage a diverse team, including bakers, culinary assistants, and individuals with special needs, to maintain a high-performing and inclusive environment.
• Create and refine baked goods and specialty café offerings through product development, testing, and customer feedback integration.
• Implement strict food safety and hygiene protocols, conduct regular audits, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Oversee inventory control, procurement of ingredients, and supplier partnerships to ensure consistent quality and cost efficiency.
• Analyze kitchen workflows, recommend process improvements, and identify equipment needs to optimize productivity and reduce wastage.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in bakery, pastry, or culinary operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong foundation in bakery production, café operations, and culinary arts.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume production while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Experience working with diverse teams and a passion for social impact initiatives is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Creative, proactive, and committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.