Head Chef: Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

Al-Bismi Kitchen; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Bismi Kitchen is seeking an experienced Head Chef to organize the kitchen, lead staff, and ensure high-quality dishes for customers. You will inspect dishes, manage menus, and maintain sanitation and safety standards while driving efficiency.

Responsibilities include directing food prep, hiring/training staff, planning equipment and ingredient orders, and coordinating with suppliers. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, communication skills, and a solid culinary degree.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef.
• Exceptional ability in kitchen management.
• Ability to divide responsibilities and monitor progress.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills.
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes.
• Good understanding of computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS).
• Credentials in health and safety training.
• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process and related activities.
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations, ensuring variety and quality.
• Approve and polish dishes before serving to customers.
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to shortages.
• Arrange repairs when necessary and remedy any defects.
• Be in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff.
• Oversee the work of subordinates and estimate workload and compensation.
• Maintain payroll and attendance records; ensure nutrition and sanitation compliance.

Skills

Head chef experience

Kitchen management

Delegation of tasks

Leadership & communication

Culinary trends

Restaurant software & POS

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

Al-Bismi Kitchen is seeking an experienced Head Chef to organize the kitchen, lead staff, and ensure high-quality dishes for customers. You will inspect dishes, manage menus, and maintain sanitation and safety standards while driving efficiency.

Responsibilities include directing food prep, hiring/training staff, planning equipment and ingredient orders, and coordinating with suppliers. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, communication skills, and a solid culinary degree.